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 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years, 16 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 January 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
LiveWest engaged with similar organisations to ourselves to understand their requirements and difficulties experienced, existing suppliers to understand the different solutions the market has to offer and help form our specification where applicable.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 May 2025
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