---
title: "Tender for the Provision of a Cyber Security Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0359f1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HOUSING 21"
published: "2022-08-08"
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# Tender for the Provision of a Cyber Security Centre

Buyer: HOUSING 21  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0359f1

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Housing 21, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process titled "Tender for the Provision of a Cyber Security Centre" within the IT services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of September 9, 2022. The tender, valued at £800,000 GBP, involves the implementation of a new Security Operation Centre to enhance security measures through 24/7 monitoring and centralised audit logging. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a minimum of three candidates required at the ITT stage.

This tender opportunity by Housing 21 for a Cyber Security Centre presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the IT services sector to compete. Companies specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet services are well-suited to bid for this contract. The scope of the tender offers potential for sustained growth, given the additional services and supplies envisaged beyond the initial project. Businesses considering bidding should pay attention to the submission deadline of September 9, 2022, to seize this growth opportunity within the cyber security domain.

## Notice

Housing 21 wish to procure and implement a new Security Operation Centre (SOC) to improve their security posture in 2 key areas: 1. To provide 24/7 monitoring of the Housing 21 IT estate via an external dedicated cyber security company, being able to provide initial triage of security alerts, take immediate containment actions in the event of a cyber security incident and escalate to the Housing 21 security team. 2. And to provide consolidated visibility and centralised audit logging of core servers, enabling server security logging to be stored centrally to prevent destruction or tampering of the audit logs and enable quicker cyber security incident response. The value on the tender advert includes consideration of an anticipated spend on this project, but also makes provision for any further relates services or supplies that does not materially alter the substance of this opportunity

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Housing 21 wish to procure and implement a new Cyber Security Centre to improve their security posture. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4PW8D93Y6E

Renewal: This contract includes options for two further one year extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021770-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOUSING 21 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B16 8TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021770-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4PW8D93Y6E
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./4PW8D93Y6E
- https://www.housing21.org.uk
- https://www.housing21.org.uk/corporate/procurement/

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