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title: "Provision of Security Operation Centre (SOC) Incident Responders"
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# Provision of Security Operation Centre (SOC) Incident Responders

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8b76685-2587-47de-a391-cb382dfc7640

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), seeking to enhance its Security Operation Centre (SOC) capabilities through a direct tender for "Provision of Security Operation Centre (SOC) Incident Responders". This training service, valued at £27,750, aims to equip DVLA personnel with the necessary skills for GCHQ certification. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st July 2018 until 29th March 2019, centered in Swansea, Wales. The tender period ended on 18th April 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security training and incident response services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored solutions and services. Companies with experience in delivering training for security operations, especially those aiming for GCHQ certifications, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The focus on in-house training may also encourage collaboration between SMEs in the training sector to meet the DVLA's requirements.

## Notice

The requirement is in the context of DVLA bringing its SOC entirely in house and providing specialist training to key personnel involved in delivery of that service. This will include the delivery of the appropriate training courses and exams necessary to become GCHQ Certified SOC Incident Responders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96add10-61ad-439a-91d4-586b61fb0aee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,750 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PGI - PROTECTION GROUP INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96add10-61ad-439a-91d4-586b61fb0aee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96add10-61ad-439a-91d4-586b61fb0aee
  4th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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