UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 26/06/2023

External Reference: 2023-529905

FTS Reference: 2023-015032

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
180808262
Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
UK
Contact person: Catherine Mullins
E-mail: catherine.mullins@bradford.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKE -  YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277

I.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 abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.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.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 750000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE -  YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
Main site or place of performance:  
Bradford
II.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
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/08/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information