---
title: "SU243(23) Security Operations Centre, Managed Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0403ce"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-05-02"
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# SU243(23) Security Operations Centre, Managed Services

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0403ce

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## Summary

Swansea University is currently seeking Managed Security Operations Centre (mSOC) services as part of its technical infrastructure investment. The university aims to enhance its security posture by proactively preventing, detecting, and responding to security incidents and cyber threats 24/7. The budget allocated for this service is around £170,000 annually, with the initial contract period set for 2 years and a possible 2-year extension. The procurement process, classified under IT services, is at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 27th October 2023.

This tender from Swansea University presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to provide Managed Security Operations Centre solutions. Companies with expertise in advanced threat detection, incident response planning, and compliance requirements would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission, offering a chance for qualified businesses to contribute to enhancing the university's security operations and technological infrastructure.

## Notice

Swansea University is currently undergoing a major investment in its technical infrastructure. The university is seeking a Managed Security Operations Centre (mSOC)as part of its strategic initiative to build strong proactive measures 24/7 to prevent, detect and quickly respond to security incidents, cyber threats and risks. An mSOC will provide advanced threat detection and response capabilities, help the University meet compliance requirements, and provide a cost-effective solution for managing security operations. Additionally, an mSOC will assist in incident response planning, further enhancing the University's security posture. The University has allocated a budget of approximately 170,000.00 GBP annually, excluding VAT, for this service. The contract will be for an initial 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years on an annual basis (1+1).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea University is currently undergoing a major investment in its technical infrastructure. The university is seeking a Managed Security Operations Centre (mSOC)as part of its strategic initiative to build strong proactive measures 24/7 to prevent, detect and quickly respond to security incidents, cyber threats and risks. An mSOC will provide advanced threat detection and response capabilities, help the University meet compliance requirements, and provide a cost-effective solution for managing security operations. Additionally, an mSOC will assist in incident response planning, further enhancing the University's security posture. The University has allocated a budget of approximately 170,000.00 GBP annually, excluding VAT, for this service. The contract will be for an initial 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years on an annual basis (1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014186-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2024 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| 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

- 2 May 2024 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014186-2024
- 26 Sep 2023 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028348-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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