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title: "Security Improvement Architecture and Delivery"
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# Security Improvement Architecture and Delivery

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87e64e7c-a03b-4a08-ae1f-b72b87edab39

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by O F W A T, focuses on the "Security Improvement Architecture and Delivery" project under the IT services industry category. The procurement covers regions in both England and Wales, with an overall contract value of GBP 109,650. The process has advanced to the award stage, with BlueSOC Ltd being the selected supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15 May 2024 and the contract commencing on 28 May 2024, running until 31 December 2024. The procurement method used is a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those with expertise in security project management, technical design, and implementation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in such processes, provided they have the necessary capabilities to handle comprehensive security strategies. This contract can facilitate business growth by offering a platform to deliver high-value security solutions and gaining recognition from a reputable public authority like O F W A T.

## Notice

Working towards the Security strategy and the Security Road map, we are planning in security project-based work, that the Security Team do not have the capability, or skills to deliver. The focus of the work is to lead the end to end project management process including the technical design, implementation, and operational handover for security initiatives identified by the Security Operations Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6471ba9e-4916-4e2e-808f-ed69c3cfea9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,605 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6471ba9e-4916-4e2e-808f-ed69c3cfea9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6471ba9e-4916-4e2e-808f-ed69c3cfea9f
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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