Scope
Reference
DN769699
Description
LiveWest is seeking a supplier to establish a Security Operations Centre (SOC) for our organisation. The SOC will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents around the clock.
The SOC will be responsible for continuous monitoring of network traffic, logs, and security events, Incident detection and response, Threat intelligence and proactive threat hunting. Supporting our vulnerability assessments and preventive measures, routine maintenance and updates of security tools and systems. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for incident management.
The Supplier will have, and be able to demonstrate sufficient technical knowledge and experience in the delivery and maintenance of a proposed solution, that they can also provide advisory / consultancy services if needed.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £750,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 30 September 2029
- 4 years, 16 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 May 2025
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 August 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED
- Companies House: RS007724
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRN-5716-MJRP
Skypark, 1 Wellington Way
Exeter
EX5 2FZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@livewest.co.uk
Website: https://www.livewest.co.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government