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title: "Managed Cyber Defence Services"
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buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2020-10-28"
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# Managed Cyber Defence Services

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df668980-d78b-4cf7-b552-c1ff2d153915

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company Limited, based in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for Managed Cyber Defence Services to support the transition to remote working during the COVID-19 outbreak. This direct procurement, categorised under information technology services (CPV: 72222300), had an award value of £40,000. The contract period ran from 23rd March 2020 to 21st June 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 19th March 2020. The supplier awarded the contract is Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in information technology services, particularly those with capabilities in cyber defence and remote work solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may have found this tender particularly appealing if they possess the requisite expertise, although the suitability criteria indicated this tender did not specifically favour SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful completion of this contract demonstrates the ongoing demand for innovative IT solutions, which can facilitate business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Temporary managed cyber defence service to support the rollout of work from home functionality as a response to the COVID19 outbreak

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7acfd65-4727-4441-8314-3c0078520d37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 21 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2020 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7acfd65-4727-4441-8314-3c0078520d37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7acfd65-4727-4441-8314-3c0078520d37
  28th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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