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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

IT Security Services

  • First published: 02 September 2024
  • Last modified: 02 September 2024

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-144208
Published by:
Development Bank of Wales
Authority ID:
AA0555
Publication date:
02 September 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

We are inviting suppliers to express an interest in the notice and provide an overview either face to face in our Cardiff office or via Teams on how the organisation will be able to support our requirements. CPV: 72222300, 72222300.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales plc, Unit J, Yale Business Village, Ellis Way

Wrexham

LL13 7Y

UK

Contact person: Leanne Millard

Telephone: +44 2920338100

E-mail: leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales

Fax: +44 2920338101

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.developmentbank.wales

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0555

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Economic and financial affairs

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

IT Security Services

Reference number: DBW00105.00

II.1.2) Main CPV code

72222300

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

We are inviting suppliers to express an interest in the notice and provide an overview either face to face in our Cardiff office or via Teams on how the organisation will be able to support our requirements.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72222300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Introduction

The Development Bank of Wales currently operate a security operation model that is split across multiple providers and technologies. To help reduce the complexity of this approach and improve our ability to effectively monitor, respond to, and mitigate security threats, the Banc are investigating the feasibility of implementing a unified Microsoft security operations platform, the day-to-day management of which would be supported by a single provider. This transition will not only streamline our processes and technology, but also increase the efficiency of our incident response efforts and reduce the potential for gaps in our security posture caused by the fragmentation of tools and services.

Currently, our Azure services are handled by Service Provider A, which focuses on optimising our cloud infrastructure. Service Provider B is responsible for managing our Microsoft 365 environment and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring that both are configured and maintained to meet our operational needs. Additionally, our managed detection and response (MDR) services are provided by Service Provider C, which utilises their own proprietary platform to deliver continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across our IT estate.

The Banc is investigating replacing Service Provider C with a new Service Provider that will take over the managed detection and response function, utilising the Microsoft unified security platform. They will be responsible for the implementation, configuration and on-going management of the platform, and providing proactive advice and recommendations to improve the security of our Microsoft estate, drawing on Microsoft’s insights, but will not be responsible for any configuration outside of the security platform. The new provider will collaborate closely with Service Providers A and B to align security practices ensuring that our entire IT environment remains protected against emerging threats.

II.2.14) Additional information

At this stage we are asking suppliers to express and interest and email leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales. You will be required to attend either a face to face meeting or a teams call to demonstrate how your organisation can support our requirements.

Please note these dates are subject to change we anticipate the following dates for meetings:

24th Sept

25th Sep

1st Oct

2nd Oct

3rd Oct

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

25/11/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Please refer to scope in additional documents

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144208.

(WA Ref:144208)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/09/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72222300 Information technology services Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
03/09/2024 16:59
Meet the buyer
The Development Bank of Wales would like to thank those who have emailed requesting to meet. All dates have now been filled, we will look at more dates if required, please note by not meeting will not preclude you from tendering, as these meetings are for DBW to get a feel of the market only and for us to determine our core and key requirements for this project.

Leanne
04/09/2024 09:01
Accreditations
Due to the volume of enquires into the IT security services as a minimum the Development Bank of Wales requires the suppliers to hold
Cyber Essentials+
ISO2007

Leanne
04/09/2024 17:21
Accreditation error
Previous information should read ISO27001
10/10/2024 17:04
Timescales
Please note there will be a delay in the tender being advertised. DBW are currently reviewing the procurement strategy and the technical specification. There is no definitive date as to when the tender will go live.

Q&A

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Additional Documents

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