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
catherine.mullins@bradford.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
National registration number
180808262
Internet address(es)
Main address
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