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title: "Security Operations Centre - SOC"
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# Security Operations Centre - SOC

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-554445d7-b124-47e3-8a21-a75d064e8398

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for a Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability under the selective procurement method, with a total contract value of £2,636,506. This project aims to provide comprehensive security incident detection and response services for all CQC services. The contract period commenced on 27 March 2020 and will extend until 27 March 2025. The related tender period ended on 16 December 2019. The CQC operates out of London, specifically located at 151 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9SZ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in security management, incident response, and network monitoring. Companies that offer Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), security intelligence, and related consulting services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts with the CQC, particularly those that can demonstrate a strong capacity to deliver comprehensive and adaptive security services in line with modern cybersecurity challenges.

## Notice

The procurement of a Security Operations Centre capability will provide comprehensive security incident detection and response services for all CQC services. The primary purpose of the SOC is to defend against unauthorised activity within computer networks, including monitoring, detection, analysis (such as trend and pattern analysis), and response and restoration activities. The Service to be procured fall into the following eight categories: 2. SOC Management Services 3. Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) 4. Security Monitoring 5. Security Intelligence Services 6. Incident Determination 7. Internet Access Services 8. Security Reporting 9. Firewall Governance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a32d1d6-8a91-411d-a2c3-67548bb4b925 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 27 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,636,506 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,636,506 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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 Jul 2020 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a32d1d6-8a91-411d-a2c3-67548bb4b925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a32d1d6-8a91-411d-a2c3-67548bb4b925
  17th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cqc.org.uk/

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