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title: "Cyber Incident Response Retainer and Advisory Service"
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# Cyber Incident Response Retainer and Advisory Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0325f8

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## Summary

The University of Ulster is seeking to procure a Cyber Incident Response Retainer and Advisory Service as part of its public procurement process within the services sector, specifically focusing on data network management and support services. This tender is currently at the planning stage with an expected value of £450,000. The procurement was initiated under a limited method, which does not necessitate prior publication of a call for competition. The relevant documentation was last updated on 7 April 2022 and the anticipated spend is approximately £90,000 per annum, with potential adjustments based on varying needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for specialised cybersecurity firms that can provide effective incident response solutions. Companies that excel in delivering proactive cybersecurity advisory services and incident management strategies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a competitive evaluation framework primarily focused on quality and a substantial emphasis on price, businesses with a strong track record and innovative solutions in the cybersecurity industry should consider applying to enhance their market presence and establish a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution.

## Notice

Cyber Incident Response Retainer and Advisory Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cyber Incident Response and Advisory (CIR) service is to provide assistance in the event of a significant cyber incident to recover university core services, or to provide assisting in assessing against threats or cyber advisories. Additional information: This call-off contract was awarded following a further competition held via CCS RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 framework. The Value used in II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT) is the maximum value of the range of PS250,000 - PS450,000, however, the University cannot give any guarantee as to the future value or volume of business awarded through this contract.

### Procurement Information

This framework agreement that was availed of was procured via the Open route and a notice was published on14 January 2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) under reference 2020/S 011-021814. The Framework agreement used had already been tendered in accordance with the EU Directives. This award notice is voluntary. Reg: 50 (4); in the case of framework agreements, contracting authorities shall not be bound to send a notice of the results of the procurement procedure for each contract based on that agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009404-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 14:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009404-2022
- 24 Mar 2022 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008030-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulster.ac.uk

## Provenance

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