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title: "Security Operations Centre for NHS Digital"
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buyer: "THE INFORMATION CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (NHS DIGITAL)"
published: "2018-02-17"
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# Security Operations Centre for NHS Digital

Buyer: THE INFORMATION CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (NHS DIGITAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ee8fa38-eaf0-46ad-9e89-db2de1d22d78

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## Summary

The Information Centre for Health and Social Care (NHS Digital) is currently engaging in a procurement process for a "Security Operations Centre" aimed at enhancing cyber security capabilities within the Health and Care sector. This tender is classified under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000) and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, following a negotiated procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th December 2017. The contract is expected to start on 7th May 2018 and run until 6th May 2021, with an estimated total value revised to £30 million.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting, software development, and support for cyber security initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate experience in developing strategic partnerships and delivering comprehensive security solutions will find this tender particularly suitable. The competitive nature of this procurement will allow a select group of 5 to 6 preferred suppliers to participate in the next phase, creating a significant opportunity for growth for capable suppliers in the industry.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Estimated total value Instead of: 20,000,000 Read: 30,000,000 Other additional information: This procurement is being run under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The first phase in this procurement consists of a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) which will be used to select a preferred 5 to 6 Suppliers who will be Invited to Tender. The SQ can be accessed via the link below along with accompanying Draft Tender documents. NHS Digital is looking to procure the services of a strategic partner to support the development and delivery of a Security Operations Centre (SOC), which will deliver enhanced cyber security capability and services to internal and external customers across the Health and Care sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4d613f-8037-4598-a0ad-fb0de63a1694 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 6 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE INFORMATION CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (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

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2018 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4d613f-8037-4598-a0ad-fb0de63a1694
- 30 Nov 2017 at 08:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4d613f-8037-4598-a0ad-fb0de63a1694
- 18 Nov 2017 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4d613f-8037-4598-a0ad-fb0de63a1694

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4d613f-8037-4598-a0ad-fb0de63a1694
  17th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./9M94954G5K
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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