--- title: "Cyber Incident Response Team Retainer - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037c96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037c96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037c96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037c96.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2022-10-27" --- # Cyber Incident Response Team Retainer - Market Engagement Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037c96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037c96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037c96.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to purchase cyber incident response services as part of a market engagement exercise. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for suppliers to respond by 24th November 2022. The Trust aims to enhance its cyber security capabilities by engaging partners to provide 24/7 monitoring and mitigation of cyber threats. The procurement falls under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. This tender from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those offering cyber security solutions and consultancy services. Suppliers capable of providing audit services for incident investigation processes and risk reduction against cyber-attacks are encouraged to express their interest. The Trust's commitment to engaging with the market and sharing information ensures a transparent procurement process that supports business growth in the cyber security industry. ## Notice University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital Trusts in England and the West Midlands, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham Chest Clinic, Good Hope Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and various Community Services. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. As an NHS organisation, UHB will see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites UHB currently employs over 20,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is seeking to purchase 2 key elements to provide additional cyber support: 1) an audit of our existing incident investigation process/methodology within the Security Teams 2) a service which has the principle aim of reducing risk of exposure to UHB coming from an attack or security breach. Suppliers who are able to offer solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of the on-going Cyber security programme and addressing the complex evolving threat landscape facing the National Health Service (NHS), UHB wishes to enhance the capabilities of its Cyber Security. UHB are seeking assistance from interested partners to help shape and enhance our security capabilities requirement to develop and deliver a 24/7 responsive team to monitor, assess and mitigate the threats and risks posed from cyber-attack or security breach. UHB is seeking to purchase 2 key elements to provide additional cyber support: 1) an audit of our existing incident investigation process/methodology within the Security Teams 2) a service which has the principle aim of reducing risk of exposure to UHB coming from an attack or security breach. The solution should address the requirements described in Annex 1 Feedback on Requirements. This exercise is intended to provide potential bidders with the opportunity to review the Authority's Briefing Document and to provide information regarding the services they can offer that could meet these outline requirements. This builds on the Authority's commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final specification and determine the appropriate route to market in a fair and transparent manner. Suppliers who are able to offer solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Bravo Portal by 13:00 on 24th November 2022 Bravo ref: pqq__28705 - Cyber Incident Response Team Retainer - Market Engagement Direct link to response form: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/83616009018418C388DD ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030294-2022 | | 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 | 27 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Dec 2022 | | 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 HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72250000 - System and support services - 72610000 - Computer support services - 72611000 - Technical computer support services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2022 at 10:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030294-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/83616009018418C388DD - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html - https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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