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title: "CO0395 Future of Cybersecurity"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CO0395 Future of Cybersecurity

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10f32759-c1df-43f3-8db6-fe4f9aa040f7

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## Summary

The recently completed procurement process led by Essex County Council, titled "CO0395 Future of Cybersecurity," involved the provision of a 24/7/365 security monitoring service. The procurement, valued at GBP 459,383.76, falls under the IT services category with a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under Procurement Services ICT Managed Services & Consultancy Framework Y23038 Lot 1. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set from 9th June 2025 to 31st March 2027. Based in the East of England, the service aims to enhance cybersecurity for Essex County Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with suitable expertise and capabilities could find this tender an ideal chance for business growth, given the specific focus on cybersecurity and the opportunities arising from being a part of the government framework agreements. Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has already been actively involved, demonstrating a strong market for established providers in the field of IT security services.

## Notice

24/7/365 Security Monitoring Service that will detect, alert, triage and qualify all potential cyber security incidents to ECC. This framework call-off was a mini-competition ran against the Procurement Services ICT Managed Services & Consultancy Framework Y23038 Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103e8e1a-c18b-4dd6-bbc0-a7d70ab89f41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £459,383 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £459,383 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103e8e1a-c18b-4dd6-bbc0-a7d70ab89f41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103e8e1a-c18b-4dd6-bbc0-a7d70ab89f41
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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