CYBER SECURITY SERVICES (10505)

A Prior Information Notice
by NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£125M
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
04 Jul 2023
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Cyber Security Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. These include, but are not limited to Cyber Security Consultancy Services, Cyber Security Managed Solutions, Cyber Security Tools, Cyber Security Hardware, Cyber Security Medical/ Healthcare Specific Solutions and an all inclusive Cyber Security Combined Solutions Lot incorporating all Lots to offer the ability to award a supplier with a packaged solution under one contract. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.

Lot Division

1 Software Security Consultancy, Advice & Emergency Response Services

Procurement of Consultancy and Advice services as well as Emergency Support in the event of a Cyber Security threat. Consultancy and Advice will be contracted through this Lot for services like, but not limited to; a need for Additional Cyber Security professional resource or technical guidance or advice, testing services or reactive support or advice in the event of a Cyber threat/ attack. Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024
2 Software Security Managed Solutions

Procurement of Cyber Security Managed Service solutions. Including, but not limited to, SOC as a managed service, managed SIEM solution and managed detection and response services Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024
3 Cyber Security Software Solutions & Tools

Procurement of Cyber Security Software and tooling solutions including but not limited to Anti-virus, Security Information and Event Management software, Extended detection, and response (XDR), Penetration testing, Network Packet sniffer Software, Web Vulnerability scanning, Encryption tools, Network monitoring tools. Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024
4 Cyber Security related Hardware including Healthcare Specific Solutions

Procurement of Capital Items relating to Cyber Security including but not limited to Firewalls, Proxy Servers, Cyber Security Hardware for the protection of medical devices. Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024
5 Cyber Security Combined Solution (incorporating lots 1-4)

For the award of a packaged solution incorporating the need of goods/ services that are covered in the scope of 2 or more lots in this Framework Agreement. Lots may be further defined following the outcome of this PIN. The new framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the existing framework SBS/19/CW/ZMD/9348 expires on 11 May 2024

CPV Codes

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
  • 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
  • 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Cyber Security marketplace. If you wish to participate please complete and return the RFI (Request for Information) that can be obtained by emailing nsbs.digital@nhs.net. Please return completed forms direct via e-mail to nsbs.digital@nhs.net by 5.00pm on Friday 4th August 2023. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely. NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during July and August 2023 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework, please note, we will not review any RFI's received following these dates. The value in II.1.5 is an indicative value over 4 years from 11th May 2024. The date in II.3) is the estimated date of publication, please monitor Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search for the publication of the relevant high value contract notice.

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