--- title: "ID 5424320 DoF IT Assist - Supply and Delivery of a SOC/SIEM for NICS - PME" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049d14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049d14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d14.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE" published: "2024-09-23" --- # ID 5424320 DoF IT Assist - Supply and Delivery of a SOC/SIEM for NICS - PME Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049d14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049d14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d14.json) ## Summary The Department of Finance (DoF) in the United Kingdom is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "ID 5424320 DoF IT Assist - Supply and Delivery of a SOC/SIEM for NICS - PME." This upcoming tender focuses on IT services in the category of consulting, software development, Internet, and support, specifically aimed at providing a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) managed service for the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS). The objective is to improve internal capabilities in monitoring and threat analysis to safeguard data and services. Interested parties are asked to complete a questionnaire via the eTendersNI portal by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security services, software support, and network services. Firms with expertise in managed security services, data, and file security software, as well as anti-virus solutions will find this an ideal project to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence. Participation in this procurement process can lead to substantial business growth, particularly for companies that can propose innovative solutions and demonstrate comprehensive security expertise. The pre-market engagement is designed to assess market interest and gather insights, which will shape the eventual procurement strategy. ## Notice ** Pre-Market Engagement** DoF IT Assist - Supply and Delivery of a SOC/SIEM for NICS - PME DOF is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with an external security specialist to provide a SOC SIEM managed service that will assist the NICS in monitoring endpoint, user, and network activity with a view to identifying and advising on any suspicious or unusual actions or events that could cause loss of data or service. This collaboration will help build internal NICS capabilities to triage and analyse threats to the data and services managed for our customers. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement DOF wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5424320 DoF IT Assist - Supply and Delivery of a SOC/SIEM for NICS - PME and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 15 October 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ** Pre-Market Engagement** DoF IT Assist - Supply and Delivery of a SOC/SIEM for NICS - PME DOF is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with an external security specialist to provide a SOC SIEM managed service that will assist the NICS in monitoring endpoint, user, and network activity with a view to identifying and advising on any suspicious or unusual actions or events that could cause loss of data or service. This collaboration will help build internal NICS capabilities to triage and analyse threats to the data and services managed for our customers. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement DOF wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5424320 DoF IT Assist - Supply and Delivery of a SOC/SIEM for NICS - PME and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 15 October 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030384-2024 | | 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 | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Sep 2024 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT3 9ED | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48731000 - File security software package - 48732000 - Data security software package - 48761000 - Anti-virus software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services - 72212731 - File security software development services - 72212732 - Data security software development services - 72212760 - Virus protection software development services - 72212761 - Anti-virus software development services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72611000 - Technical computer support services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 72710000 - Local area network services - 72720000 - Wide area network services - 79700000 - Investigation and security services - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 15:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030384-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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