Planning

Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Services

  • City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-015032

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03cfa8

Published 26 May 2023, 9:54am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Britannia House, Hall Ings

Bradford

BD1 1HX

Contact

Catherine Mullins

Email

catherine.mullins@bradford.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

National registration number

180808262

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=66830&B=UK

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is seeking an experienced Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).

The Councils reputation depends on providing reliable services to the people and business it serves within the district. It is paramount that the data collected via the supporting IT services is kept secure, whether stored on premise or in the cloud. It is also important that the Council meets the security standards required by third party service providers, including: The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the Public Services Network Code of Connection, and the NHS Health & Social Care Network Code of Connect and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.

Therefore, to help further increase its current security posture, the Council is looking to enlist the services of an experienced Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) specialist.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance

Bradford

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is seeking an experienced Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).

The Councils reputation depends on providing reliable services to the people and business it serves within the district. It is paramount that the data collected via the supporting IT services is kept secure, whether stored on premise or in the cloud. It is also important that the Council meets the security standards required by third party service providers, including: The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the Public Services Network Code of Connection, and the NHS Health & Social Care Network Code of Connect and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.

Therefore, to help further increase its current security posture, the Council is looking to enlist the services of an experienced Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) specialist.

You’re invited to respond to our Expressions of Interest and attend our Bidders Event in Bradford on Wednesday 5th July 2023 to hear more about the requirements. There will also be the opportunity for Q&A and to feed into the process.

You can respond to our Expressions of Interest and request to attend the bidders event here https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=68641&B=UK.

Please note the closing date of 26th June 2023 1pm.

Following the Expressions of Interest, the proposed route to market is the Crown Commercial Service Cyber Security Services 3 marketplace - RM3764.3 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3764.3

However, we would also welcome interest from suppliers who currently aren't registered on the marketplace. Please note, the process to join the marketplace takes a minimum of two weeks.

Further details on how to apply can be found here: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1#technology

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 August 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes