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title: "Security Operations Centre - 2020 (Duplicate Notice, re-published)"
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# Security Operations Centre - 2020 (Duplicate Notice, re-published)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13894ee6-d427-459f-a35f-363eff2c073c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded the "Security Operations Centre - 2020 (Duplicate Notice, re-published)" contract under the industry category of IT services, which includes consulting, software development, internet, and support. This contract was re-published due to the original notice being inaccessible. The project has a value of £485,972 and was procured through a selective method under the CCS' RM3804 Technology Services 2 Framework Agreement. The procurement stage is 'Award' with a contract period starting on 1st November 2020 and ending on 31st October 2025. The project's delivery location is specified by the postal code SW1P 3JR in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in security operations. As the tender allows for participation from SMEs, it can be a lucrative contract for smaller IT firms looking to expand their portfolio by collaborating with government departments. Due to the specific nature of the contract, companies with expertise in technology services and a track record of delivering similar projects would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, large IT companies, such as CGI IT UK Limited, the awarded supplier, can further solidify their position and influence in the public sector IT domain through such contracts.

## Notice

This is a re-publication of the Security Operations Centre Contract, awarded in 2020 via CCS' RM3804 Technology Services 2 Framework Agreement. Republication of this notice is necessary due to the original notice being inaccessible. This is a duplicate notice. Procurement Reference: tender_221950/998810

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0bef1f-4056-474e-a5ed-6a86a059831c |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £485,972 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0bef1f-4056-474e-a5ed-6a86a059831c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0bef1f-4056-474e-a5ed-6a86a059831c
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8951a170-3ef4-4e2a-95dd-e94d8781a99a

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