--- title: "US_21057 - Cyber Security (Market Engagement)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b628" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b628" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b628.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b628.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX" published: "2021-05-28" --- # US_21057 - Cyber Security (Market Engagement) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b628 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b628) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b628.json) ## Summary The University of Sussex is initiating a pre-market engagement process for a tender titled "US_21057 - Cyber Security (Market Engagement)", aimed at establishing a Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and upgrading existing malware protection. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The engagement is planned to provide insights into available services and products, with key dates including a questionnaire deadline of 22nd June 2021 and a future notice anticipated on 31st August 2021. The engagement process is located in Brighton, United Kingdom, and is classified under services according to the procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services, particularly those experienced in establishing SOCs and providing malware protection solutions. Firms that can demonstrate their capability to deliver similar projects are encouraged to engage actively in this market engagement process. Participation will allow businesses to better understand the university's specific requirements and potentially position themselves favourably for future procurement opportunities without being disadvantaged by non-participation. ## Notice The University of Sussex has a requirement to establish a Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and to upgrade existing malware protection. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to increase the University's understanding of what types of services and products are available to meet this requirement. The University would also like to understand the relationship between associated anti-malware monitoring services and how these act as, or in place of, SOC services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Sussex has a requirement to establish a Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and to upgrade existing malware protection. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to increase the University's understanding of what types of services and products are available to meet this requirement. The University would also like to understand the relationship between associated anti-malware monitoring services and how these act as, or in place of, SOC services. We are looking to engage with providers who would be interested in this opportunity and/or have experience of delivering similar projects. We have prepared an indicative scope of works and a market engagement questionnaire designed to inform the University of the current solutions the market is able to offer. For the avoidance of doubt, this market engagement exercise implies no commercial commitment and is not a formal tender process. How to view this market engagement opportunity: - Register and log into Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - Click on the red box marked 'Opportunities' and then scroll down to the project or use the search function - Select 'Show me' on the relevant opportunity - Click on the 'Register Interest' tab - The questionnaire can be found in the tab titled 'Request Documents' Please contact suppliersupport@proactis.com if you have any difficulties accessing the documents. Alternatively, please contact us by email at the following email address and documents will be shared with you: cybersoc@sussex.ac.uk Please complete and return our short questionnaire by 22.6.2021 Additional information: This PIN does not constitute a call for competition. Any subsequent procurement will be carried out strictly in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement process shall not prevent any supplier from participating in a potential future procurement, nor place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in a potential future procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011958-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX | | Locality | BRIGHTON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | BN9 1RH | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 28 May 2021 at 10:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011958-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sussex.ac.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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