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title: "Security Operations Centre"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2019-05-08"
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# Security Operations Centre

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fe4ebcd-301c-4de9-ae9d-fee95883131e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Security Operations Centre" project was conducted by NHS Digital, aimed at enhancing security capabilities for the NHS estate. This contract, valued at £28 million, falls within the IT services industry and is classified under several categories, including computer-related professional services. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period commenced on 19 June 2018 and will conclude on 18 June 2021. The main delivery address for this project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with the tender phase officially closing on 20 December 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and network services. Companies that are equipped to handle large-scale IT projects, particularly in security operations, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this sector. With NHS Digital as the contracting authority, potential suppliers should demonstrate strong capabilities in delivering integrated security solutions for healthcare institutions, taking advantage of the ongoing digital transformation within the NHS.

## Notice

NHS Digital sought to procure the services of a strategic partner to support the development and delivery of a Security Operations Centre (SOC), which will deliver enhanced security capability and services to customers across the NHS estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ea24e4-1ee9-49dc-98ed-1b3004dc89e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2018 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 8 May 2019 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ea24e4-1ee9-49dc-98ed-1b3004dc89e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ea24e4-1ee9-49dc-98ed-1b3004dc89e9
  8th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08d32e52-7aa8-465c-a20d-cf0c782d864b
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## Provenance

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