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title: "Cyber Threat Defence Software and Appliance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030338"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOVINI LTD"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Cyber Threat Defence Software and Appliance

Buyer: SOVINI LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030338

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Sovini Ltd relates to the acquisition of a "Cyber Threat Defence Software and Appliance" aimed at enhancing cyber security for the organisation and its affiliates. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition call, indicating urgency due to recent cyber-attack trends affecting similar organisations. This contract, valued at £567,408, was signed on 16th December 2021, following a thorough market research process that revealed the unique offerings of Darktrace Holdings Limited, the sole supplier. Situated in Merseyside, this initiative falls within the security services industry category and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on cyber security solutions, particularly those specialising in artificial intelligence-driven technologies and bespoke software services. Providers capable of offering rapid deployment, comprehensive cyber threat assessments, and 24/7 support will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this high-stakes sector. Given the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, businesses developing innovative security measures may particularly benefit from this contract landscape as companies like Sovini seek robust, immediate solutions to mitigate their risks.

## Notice

Software and Appliance cyber security system to provide protection to The Sovini Group (Sovini) and its members within the structure. Due to the increased risk of recent other like minded organisation being hacked, given the complex group structure and several members, this has resulted in Sovini reviewing the market offering quickly to install cyber threat security system to minimise risk and provide protection.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Software and Appliance cyber security system to provide protection to The Sovini Group (Sovini) and its members within the structure. Due to the increased risk of recent other like minded organisation being hacked, given the complex group structure and several members, this has resulted in Sovini reviewing the market offering quickly to install cyber threat security system to minimise risk and provide protection. Given this supplier is a ingle source provider with a unique offering a VEAT notice is the best solution for this procurement.

### Procurement Information

Within the last several months, a number of similar organisations to Sovini have experienced cyber-attacks. Through research, it has been identified that a cyber breach can present an approx. PS2.75m cost to an organisation, a 5% loss in customer retention and an average of over 200 days to detect and respond to. Sovini's current risk of a cyber-attack is now indicated as a high risk scoring 16 (likelihood 4 x impact 4). Thus, cyber threat security is an urgent function for Sovini to implement the right solution for protection and risk mitigation. From reviewing the market, Darktrace has created a self-learning artificial intelligence system for cyber defence, its functionality provides a unique cyber security solution. The sole source supplier: Darktrace are able to provide support to Sovini during the Christmas period shut down to minimise the cyber risk, through its unique capabilities such as learning techniques to create bespoke protection, total coverage for the entire digital estate, AI-driven investigations and rapid, on-demand triage of high-fidelity incident identification and 24/7 SOC. Darktrace has offered Sovini a competitive offer that provides economic value to Sovini by entering into the agreement with the sole source provider. Given the market research has identified no other competitors can provide this solution, a tender would potentially result in delays to getting a solution in place, increasing the risk to Sovini and less of an economic advantageous price being received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031681-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £567,408 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOVINI LTD |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 6UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARKTRACE HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 18:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031681-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sovini.co.uk
- https://sovini.co.uk/
- https://www.darktrace.com/en/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=651937997

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