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title: "Sentinel SIEM and Security Operations Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d818"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-01-22"
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# Sentinel SIEM and Security Operations Centre

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d818

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the implementation of Microsoft's Sentinel System Incident Event Monitoring (SIEM) tool into its Azure environment. This involved the procurement of an external party to set up a Security Operations Centre (SOC) for 24/7 security event monitoring. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a focus on IT services. The procurement stage was awarded, and the contract was signed on November 28, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies offering cybersecurity solutions and SOC services could potentially compete for such contracts. The tender was published by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and was aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity posture and threat detection capabilities of the organisation. The contract provides a chance for businesses to contribute to improving the information security measures and resilience of the Combined Authority.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has procured an external party to implement Microsoft's Sentinel System Incident Event Monitoring (SIEM) tool into its Azure environment. The Combined Authority require security events, that are captured and correlated by the SIEM solution, to be monitored 24/7 using an externally hosted Security Operations Centre (SOC). The Combined Authority will leverage the security alerts provided by the SOC: * To understand where the Combined Authority needs to focus its resources to maximise its cybersecurity posture. * To detect and respond to threats, keeping the information held on systems and networks secure. * To increase resilience by learning about the changing threat landscape (both malicious and non-malicious, internal and external). * To identify and address negligent or criminal behaviours. * To derive business intelligence about user's behaviours to shape and prioritise the development of technologies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has procured an external party to implement Microsoft's Sentinel System Incident Event Monitoring (SIEM) tool into its Azure environment. The Combined Authority require security events, that are captured and correlated by the SIEM solution, to be monitored 24/7 using an externally hosted Security Operations Centre (SOC). The Combined Authority will leverage the security alerts provided by the SOC: * To understand where the Combined Authority needs to focus its resources to maximise its cybersecurity posture. * To detect and respond to threats, keeping the information held on systems and networks secure. * To increase resilience by learning about the changing threat landscape (both malicious and non-malicious, internal and external). * To identify and address negligent or criminal behaviours. * To derive business intelligence about user's behaviours to shape and prioritise the development of technologies.

Renewal: 3x12 months extensions available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002145-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTSOLID ONLINE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002145-2024
- 20 Jun 2023 at 19:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017595-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69824&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

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