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title: "Managed Cyber Security Service for the Office for Students"
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# Managed Cyber Security Service for the Office for Students

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a7ab72b-f2de-45c9-9230-5ee4ae61c564

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## Summary

The Office for Students is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of a Managed Cyber Security Service, utilising the Rapid7 InsightOne toolset as its foundation. The procurement process is active, with a tender period that ends on 17 January 2022. The contract is valued at £320,000 and is categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The service will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract duration commencing on 31 March 2022 and concluding on 30 March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the essential field of cyber security services. Companies with expertise in managed IT services, security information and event management (SIEM), and cyber risk assessment would be well-positioned to compete. Securing this contract could enhance business profiles and foster growth in the rapidly expanding technology and security sectors.

## Notice

The Office for Students requires a managed cyber security service (known as a Managed SOC) that uses Rapid7 InsightOne toolset as its base (SIEM).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0dc638-13ef-48b3-834e-d2f1a06c9330 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR STUDENTS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0dc638-13ef-48b3-834e-d2f1a06c9330

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0dc638-13ef-48b3-834e-d2f1a06c9330
  17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-IT-services:-consulting,-software-development,-Internet-and-support./T9B6932X2Y
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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