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title: "CYMRUSOC PROVISION OF A SECURITY OPERATING CENTRE"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141103"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-14"
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# CYMRUSOC PROVISION OF A SECURITY OPERATING CENTRE

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141103

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## Summary

The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed a tender process for the provision of a Security Operating Centre (SOC) service in Wales. The collaborative procurement involves up to 21 other Welsh Public Sector bodies. The procurement method used was a selective approach with a restricted procedure. This opportunity aims to enhance cybersecurity for Local Authorities and Fire and Rescue Services in Wales through a dedicated managed service provider.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering cybersecurity services, especially those experienced in managing cyber risks and incident detection. Companies with expertise in delivering tailored cybersecurity solutions and supporting public sector bodies in enhancing their cyber resilience would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Socura being the successful supplier awarded the contract on 2nd April 2024.

## Notice

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is acting as the Contracting Authority on a collaborative procurement to establish a Security Operating Centre (SOC) service on behalf of up to 21 other Welsh Public Sector bodies as listed in the Statement of Requirements as was contained in the ITT. A further competition has been conducted under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Cyber Security 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The CymruSOC project addresses the escalating risk of cyber-attacks on the public sector by providing a dedicated managed service provider to deliver cybersecurity services tailored to the needs of Local Authorities and Fire and Rescue Services in Wales. CymruSOC aims to enhance cyber resilience, readiness and visibility across Wales, supporting the "Defend as One" principle outlined in the 2022 UK National Cyber Strategy. By managing cyber security risks, detecting security events and minimizing the impact of cyber incidents, CymruSOC will strengthen the overall cyber resilience of its members. Additionally, the project aligns with the Welsh Government's Cyber Action Plan, promoting cyber security awareness and skill development to build a thriving cyber economy. The Contracting Authority is in possession of an Award of Funding in relation to the Cymru Security Operations Centre to fund this requirement. The 21 Member Bodies are: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Flintshire County Council, Carmarthenshire County Council, Powys County Council, Pembrokshire County Council, Denbighshire County Council, Cygnor Sir Ynys Mon, Swansea Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot Council, Bridgend County Borough Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Gwynedd Council, Cardiff Council, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Fire and Rescue Service. The contract will also be available to other public bodies in Wales.

Options: Member Bodies are permitted to purchase the suppliers SIEM offering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141103 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141103

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477717
  CYMRUSOC PROVISION OF A SECURITY OPERATING CENTRE - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is acting as the Contracting Authority on a collaborative procurement to establish a Security Operating Centre (SOC) service on behalf of up to 21 other Welsh Public Sector bodies as listed in the Statement of Requirements as was contained in the ITT. A further competition has been conducted under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Cyber Security 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-141103

## Provenance

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