Bangor University wishes to employ a security Contractor, who can assist the University in delivering a safe and welcoming environment for its customers and to supplement the existing internal security team.
The requirement is in two parts,
1) a daily, SIA licensed security presence in the University Arts Centre (Pontio)
2) security staff for ad-hoc additional SIA licensed Security for events, which may include traffic management, static guarding, stewarding, door supervisor roles and similar as outlined below.
The period of this contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. The contract will be subject to bimonthly review.
Bournemouth University ("BU" or the "University") is exploring options for the provision of a co-managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to enhance and future-proof its cyber security operations capability. The University is seeking market feedback from experienced Managed Security Service Providers to better understand available service models, implementation approaches, commercial arrangements and indicative costs.
BU has invested significantly in its internal cyber security capability and Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra ID Protection, Security Copilot and related services. The University is now considering how external specialist support could complement its in-house team through a co-managed SOC operating model.
The key objectives of a future service are expected to include:
- Enhancing monitoring, detection and response capabilities through either 24/7 or out-of-hours SOC coverage.
- Improving threat detection, triage, false-positive reduction and incident response effectiveness.
- Providing additional specialist expertise, operational resilience and surge capacity during major incidents or periods of heightened risk.
- Maintaining and continuously improving detection rules, playbooks, automation and security monitoring capabilities.
- Leveraging threat intelligence, sector insight, automation and AI-enabled capabilities to strengthen cyber resilience and operational effectiveness.
- Establishing a robust governance, reporting and service management framework with clear responsibilities between BU and the supplier.
- Maximising the value of the University's existing Microsoft security investments while minimising the need for additional tooling wherever appropriate.
The University wishes to understand how the market can support these objectives, together with the costs, benefits, risks and implementation considerations associated with different service models. Supplier feedback received through this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will help inform the University's future requirements, budget planning and procurement strategy.
Preliminary Market Engagement Round 3 for the Life in the UK (LITUK) Secure Digital Test and Digital Online Learning Materials Service
The Home Office (HO) is the government department responsible for safeguarding the nation through border control, immigration, passport issuance, policing, fire services, counter-terrorism and drugs policies.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) plays an integral role in delivering this vision, managing millions of applications annually, enabling foreign nationals to visit, study, work or settle in the UK. As part of the evolution of existing services, UKVI pursues the transformation and modernisation of services in a manner that enhances customer experience and ensures accurate and efficient outcomes. One of the core services delivered by UKVI is the Life in the UK test, an essential component of the route to settlement in the UK and to UK citizenship.
The Life in the UK Secure Digital Test and Digital Online Learning Materials Service (LITUK) Project is procuring a new service; enabling the continued delivery of front-end services, balancing continuity with improvements and transformation.
LITUK aims to move to a 'Digital-by-Default' approach, while upholding the rigorous standards necessary to support UKVI immigration decisions. The successful provider will deliver a service that combines technological innovation with security assurance, enabling customers to demonstrate their knowledge of life in the UK with confidence and convenience throughout their UK immigration journey.
The purpose of this third round of Preliminary Market Engagement is to share information relating to the Authority's vision for the LitUK service and the procurement approach. At this stage, no final decisions have been made regarding the preferred solution.
Please Note: the content of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice may be subject to change.