---
title: "Cyber Security Threat Monitoring Service - MSP Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044f18"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2024-04-18"
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# Cyber Security Threat Monitoring Service - MSP Licences

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044f18

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## Summary

Jisc, a public body governed by public law, has completed a procurement process for a Cyber Security Threat Monitoring Service - MSP Licences in the services category. This process involved the direct award to Splunk Inc for the licensing needed as a Managed Service Provider (MSP), with an active contract signed on 15th April 2024. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The service is based in the UK, and Jisc is located in Bristol.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specializing in security software development services, particularly those experienced in providing managed service provisions. Suppliers interested in working with public bodies in the education sector, focusing on cyber security services, may find this tender relevant. The direct award to Splunk Inc highlights the importance of technical expertise and unique resources in securing public contracts, with an emphasis on meeting specific licensing requirements for Managed Service Providers.

## Notice

Jisc have developed a cyber security threat monitoring service (CSTM); As part of the overall service offered, Jisc have contracted with Splunk for the managed service provision (MSP) licence. As we (Jisc) are acting as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) hosting multiple tenants on behalf of other organizations, the specific licensing we need can only be purchased directly via an MSP agreement direct from Splunk Inc. Given the substantial extent of the operational knowledge and configuration both for Jisc and CSTM customers being live on the service we are unable to cease using Splunk without significant disruption. A future strategy for the CSTM is in hand and will be advertised to the marketplace when applicable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc have developed a cyber security threat monitoring service (CSTM); As part of the overall service offered, Jisc have contracted with Splunk for a managed service provision (MSP) licence. As we (Jisc) are acting as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) hosting multiple tenants on behalf of other organizations, the specific licensing we need can only be purchased directly via an MSP agreement direct from Splunk Inc. Given the substantial value of the operational knowledge and configuration both for Jisc and CSTM customers being live on the service we are unable to cease using Splunk without significant disruption. A future strategy for the CSTM is in hand and will be advertised to the marketplace when applicable.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource. Therefore, Jisc is clear that the arrangement falls within the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, contained within Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, permitting Jisc to enter into the direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012593-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £3,795,182 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPLUNK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2024 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012593-2024
- 3 Apr 2024 at 07:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010674-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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