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title: "IPS and SIEM Management and Maintenance Service"
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# IPS and SIEM Management and Maintenance Service

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa2d08e7-d149-4f49-bb2b-e9bb460ae559

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is procuring an IPS and SIEM Management and Maintenance Service contract, set to commence on 1st May 2018 and run until 30th April 2020. This contract aims to replace the existing management and maintenance services for Intrusion Detection and Prevention and Security Information and Event Management systems, which are critical for ensuring cybersecurity. The procurement, classified under computer support and consultancy services, is at the award stage, having been completed on 3rd April 2018, with a total contract value of £57,480. The tender period concluded on 19th March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those specialising in management and maintenance of security infrastructure. Companies capable of providing comprehensive monitoring, software administration, and prompt response to potential security threats would be well-suited to compete. With the increasing importance of cybersecurity, especially in public sector organisations, this contract could aid in expanding the business footprint of providers in these sectors.

## Notice

City of Bradford Metropolitan District council (the Council) are seeking to procure a new management and maintenance contract for its exiting Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to replace an existing contract which is soon to come to an end. Under the existing contract the Council physically hosts the Cisco FirePower and LogRhythm SIEM hardware on site however the incumbent Provider administers, amends and supports the software and system policy remotely as well as providing detailed reports at agreed frequencies. In addition, the incumbent Provider also provides a round the clock monitoring service for the IDP platform, alerts the Council to any critical and high-level security threats detected and takes mitigative action where necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c4cf20-54af-4910-b238-7601a6f542f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,480 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72510000 - Computer-related management services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2018 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c4cf20-54af-4910-b238-7601a6f542f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c4cf20-54af-4910-b238-7601a6f542f1
  6th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26e59c17-340b-e811-80ea-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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