Scope
Reference
DN777291 / PRA000476
Description
Merseytravel (an officer of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority) is seeking to appoint a single strategic MDR/SOC provider to act as a trusted, accountable partner responsible for delivering robust cybersecurity, threat detection, incident response, and security operations, while driving innovation to ensure security enhances rather than constrains business operations.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 7 September 2027
- Possible extension to 7 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Potential extension of term by up to 24 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
As part of their bid, suppliers will be able to propose optional extras which can be purchased from the Contracting Authority over the term of the agreement. This will be detailed within the tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As detailed within the tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As detailed within the tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 July 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
As detailed within the tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal available at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | As detailed within the tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal. |
Quality | 80% |
| Financial/Commercial | As detailed within the tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal. |
Quality | 20% |
Other information
Payment terms
As detailed within the tender documents on The Chest Procurement Portal available at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
Description of risks to contract performance
As detailed within the tender documents on The Chest Procurement Portal available at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Merseytravel
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQR-8469-DXQD
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government