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title: "Cyber Incident Response Retainer"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Cyber Incident Response Retainer

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4133363c-3240-4380-9976-e54bd72fb63f

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## Summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "Cyber Incident Response Retainer," classified under IT services including consulting and Internet support (CPV code 72000000). This tender aims to provide a call-off service for Cyber Security Incident Response, encompassing investigation, containment, and remediation in the event of a large cyber-attack. The procurement method was a direct award to NCC Group Security Services Limited. The total contract value is £54,000, with the contract period starting on 13th January 2025 and ending on 12th January 2026. The geographic scope covers the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions, with the principal location being Manchester, England.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cybersecurity services, including SMEs and VCSEs. By partnering with GMCA, businesses can demonstrate their expertise in managing cyber incidents, which could lead to further opportunities within the public sector and beyond. Eligible businesses that can offer rapid response and comprehensive remediation capabilities are well-suited to compete in this sector, contributing to the enhancement of digital safety and resilience for public services.

## Notice

The Cyber Incident Response Service allows Digital Services to call off Cyber Security Incident Response expertise if hit with a large cyber-attack. It will provide investigation, containment and remediation of a cyber incident.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/accad9f5-763a-4fd1-ba90-0e228e674f62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/accad9f5-763a-4fd1-ba90-0e228e674f62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/accad9f5-763a-4fd1-ba90-0e228e674f62
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

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