---
title: "Award of Managed Security Operations Centre and Managed Detection & Response Service (RFQ - G-Clo..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721475"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-31"
---

# Award of Managed Security Operations Centre and Managed Detection & Response Service (RFQ - G-Clo...

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721475

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Managed Security Operations Centre and Managed Detection & Response Service. The open tender process started on 29th March 2023 and concluded with a contract worth £66,405.87 being signed on 29th March 2023. The procurement aimed to enhance the council's cybersecurity measures, as they acknowledged the need for external expertise to provide 24/7 cyber security services.

This contract presents opportunities for cybersecurity firms specialising in security software and services to expand their business. Businesses in the cybersecurity industry, such as Quorum Cyber Security Limited, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The contract signifies the council's commitment to safeguarding its systems against cyber-attacks and highlights the importance of partnering with external providers to ensure comprehensive cybersecurity coverage.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council take a holistic approach to the prevention and management of cyber-attacks but do not provide a 24x7x365 cyber security service in house.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475239 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,405 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGY; QUORUM CYBER SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 16:37 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475239

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk

## Provenance

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