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title: "2961/HP - Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 2961/HP - Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f8c1678-0cff-424f-bd56-4264926e96a6

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract titled "2961/HP - Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC)" for IT services, specifically in the category of consulting, software development, Internet and support. This contract, with a total value of £237,600, is set to run from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2024. The procurement process for this award was conducted through a selective method, utilising a framework agreement, and was completed on 27th July 2021. The service will be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering managed security operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those with experience in collaborative frameworks. The involvement of the University of Sheffield emphasises the importance of securing academic and research institutions, which could attract firms looking to expand their business in the education sector.

## Notice

The University identified the need for a Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) to form part of the University's cyber security. The contract was awarded via Direct Award under the Software Products and Associated Services 2 (Y20011) framework, available via KCS. No expressions of interest are required, nor can be processed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c933eb-5a10-4ee9-b4ff-39d3d435898d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,600 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c933eb-5a10-4ee9-b4ff-39d3d435898d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c933eb-5a10-4ee9-b4ff-39d3d435898d
  14th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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