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title: "Developing the Security Operations Capability"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-06-24"
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# Developing the Security Operations Capability

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97557d50-6af3-4d7d-accb-45f4fd813f3c

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority has successfully completed a contract titled "Developing the Security Operations Capability," aimed at enhancing its cyber security posture. The project falls under the information technology services category, with a total value of £89,600. The contract, which commenced on 1st June 2022 and is set to run until 31st March 2023, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The relevant locations for the delivery are the West Midlands and London, with the tender period concluding on 4th May 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in cyber security services, particularly those offering Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities. Businesses that specialise in IT security analytics and incident management would be well-positioned to attract future contracts in this domain, benefiting from the increasing focus on protecting information systems against cyber threats.

## Notice

Improving the security posture and reducing the risk of successful cyber-attacks by providing a dedicated Cyber Security / SOC Analyst. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1857dc1-fabb-4468-afd8-c4f79248bf83 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,600 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1857dc1-fabb-4468-afd8-c4f79248bf83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1857dc1-fabb-4468-afd8-c4f79248bf83
  24th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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