Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Jisc
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Contact
Juliette Daniel
Telephone
+44 2081482444
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05747339
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cyber Security Threat Monitoring Service - MSP Licences
Reference number
Proc2402
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212730 - Security software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Jisc have developed a cyber security threat monitoring service (CSTM); As part of the overall service offered, a managed service provision (MSP) licence from Splunk is required.
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,795,181.01
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72212730 - Security software development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Jisc have developed a cyber security threat monitoring service (CSTM); As part of the overall service offered, a managed service provision (MSP) licence from Splunk is required is required.
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
As we are acting as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) hosting multiple tenants on behalf of other organizations, the licensing we need must be purchased directly via an MSP agreement. Given the substantial value of the operational knowledge and configuration both for Jisc and CSTM customers being live on the service we are not in a position to cease using Splunk for the time being without significant disruption.
Therefore Jisc is clear that the arrangement falls within competition is absent for technical reasons, contained within Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, permitting Jisc to enter into direct award
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Title
Cyber Security Threat Monitoring service Managed Licence Provision - MSP Licences
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Splunk Inc
2 Canalside Walk
London
W2 1DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
Splunk Inc
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Jisc
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Jisc Services Ltd will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to suppliers. This notification provides information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for suppliers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 article 91 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).