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title: "CYBER SECURITY SERVICES (10505)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ded9"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-07-05"
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# CYBER SECURITY SERVICES (10505)

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ded9

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Limited is inviting tenders for Cyber Security Services. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to provide Cyber Security Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to NHS SBS Approved Organisations. The tender process is at the planning stage with a deadline for market engagement set on 4th August 2023. The buying organisation is committed to sustainability and social value, with a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.

This tender for Cyber Security Services presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers dedicated to Cyber Security Consultancy, Managed Solutions, Tools, Hardware, and Combined Solutions. The procurement process involves market engagement sessions during July and August 2023. Businesses offering Software Security Consultancy, Managed Solutions, Software Solutions & Tools, and related Hardware are well-suited to compete. The indicative value is £125,000,000 over 4 years from 11th May 2024, with further details on lots and award criteria to be confirmed in subsequent stages of the procurement process.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Cyber Security Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. These include, but are not limited to Cyber Security Consultancy Services, Cyber Security Managed Solutions, Cyber Security Tools, Cyber Security Hardware, Cyber Security Medical/ Healthcare Specific Solutions and an all inclusive Cyber Security Combined Solutions Lot incorporating all Lots to offer the ability to award a supplier with a packaged solution under one contract. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.

### Lot Information

Software Security Consultancy, Advice & Emergency Response Services

Procurement of Consultancy and Advice services as well as Emergency Support in the event of a Cyber Security threat. Consultancy and Advice will be contracted through this Lot for services like, but not limited to; a need for Additional Cyber Security professional resource or technical guidance or advice, testing services or reactive support or advice in the event of a Cyber threat/ attack. Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024

Software Security Managed Solutions

Procurement of Cyber Security Managed Service solutions. Including, but not limited to, SOC as a managed service, managed SIEM solution and managed detection and response services Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024

Cyber Security Software Solutions & Tools

Procurement of Cyber Security Software and tooling solutions including but not limited to Anti-virus, Security Information and Event Management software, Extended detection, and response (XDR), Penetration testing, Network Packet sniffer Software, Web Vulnerability scanning, Encryption tools, Network monitoring tools. Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024

Cyber Security related Hardware including Healthcare Specific Solutions

Procurement of Capital Items relating to Cyber Security including but not limited to Firewalls, Proxy Servers, Cyber Security Hardware for the protection of medical devices. Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024

Cyber Security Combined Solution (incorporating lots 1-4)

For the award of a packaged solution incorporating the need of goods/ services that are covered in the scope of 2 or more lots in this Framework Agreement. Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019173-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| 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
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 14:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019173-2023
- 4 Jul 2023 at 16:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019070-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-digital-it-frameworks

## Provenance

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