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title: "Managed Detection & Response for MDC"
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# Managed Detection & Response for MDC

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d839fe2e-f41f-4323-86a3-9b42a775c6bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Managed Detection & Response for MDC" has been completed by the Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), a not-for-profit organisation located in Macclesfield, England. This project falls within the IT services industry category and was procured through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28th February 2022, while the contract commenced on 1st April 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £315,000, with a minimum value of £86,260.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer cybersecurity solutions. Businesses specialising in Endpoint Detection and Response Services, threat detection, or incident response management may find this contract particularly relevant. Competing for similar tenders can help businesses expand their portfolios and establish partnerships within the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity services.

## Notice

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MDC are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. The services provided will cover Endpoint Detection and Response Service, SIEM Threat Detection Service, MDR Retained Incident Response, Managed Network Intruder Alarm Service, and a DDI Guard software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e62b4ab-3724-4e69-9ef8-2b9c8a735bc7 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £315,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e62b4ab-3724-4e69-9ef8-2b9c8a735bc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e62b4ab-3724-4e69-9ef8-2b9c8a735bc7
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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