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title: "Cyber Incident Response"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-06"
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# Cyber Incident Response

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33450d9e-4709-4bef-a664-146c71023e1e

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## Summary

Essex County Council has concluded the contracting process for a project titled "Cyber Incident Response," focused on IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support within the East of England. This public procurement process, categorised under CPV code 72000000, employed a selective method as part of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract retainer, awarded by the council, is valued at a maximum of £36,000 and covers the period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 28th August 2024 and the award announcement on 6th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on specialised cyber incident response services. Businesses that excel in IT consulting, cyber security, or software development would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth, especially those aiming to solidify relationships with public sector clients. The contract is suitable for SMEs, making it a valuable opportunity for smaller entities looking to expand their footprint in the governmental IT services sector.

## Notice

This contract is for an awarded 40-hour service cyber incident response retainer to allow for responses to incidents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4a9dde-1855-4e17-ae55-666673043638 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | BRIDEWELL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4a9dde-1855-4e17-ae55-666673043638

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4a9dde-1855-4e17-ae55-666673043638
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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