---
title: "SOC-as-a-Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036822"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036822.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-09-13"
---

# SOC-as-a-Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036822

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## Summary

The Essex County Council has recently completed a procurement process for "SOC-as-a-Service" in the IT services category, specifically for cyber security software as a service. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement fell outside the scope of application of the directive and was compliant via KCS Direct Award Y18018. The award has been granted to Phoenix Security Services (UK) Limited, with a contract value of £149,411.39 signed on 25th August 2022. The procurement stage was the award stage, and the contracting authority was the Essex County Council located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

This tender for "SOC-as-a-Service" presents growth opportunities for businesses providing IT services, specifically those involved in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies offering cyber security software solutions could particularly benefit from this opportunity. The procurement was carried out by a regional authority, Essex County Council, indicating potential future business with local government agencies. The procurement process was completed successfully, showing a need for specialized IT services in the region. Businesses with expertise in security services and a track record of large-scale operations may find this tender well-suited for competitive participation.

## Notice

Procurement of cyber security software as a service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of cyber security software-as-a-service.

Options: 1 extension period available of 12 months.

### Procurement Information

Compliant Via KCS Direct Award Y18018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025696-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 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 | £149,411 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SECURITY SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2022 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025696-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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