SOC Out-of-Hours Protective Monitoring Service

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        "description": "Contract Term:<br/>The Authority is seeking an initial contract term of 3-years, with two options to extend for 1-year each (3+1+1).<br/>Route to Market:<br/>The Crown Commercial Service's RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 DPS. Suppliers must register on the DPS via CCS' website and meet the Contracting Authority's requirements to be considered for this opportunity.<br/>Timelines* (2026)<br/>10th March - ITT Stage 1 released<br/>23rd March - ITT Stage 2 released<br/>20th April - ITT Submission deadline<br/>11th June - Contract Award<br/>1st November - Contract Start Date<br/>*Please note that these are provisional timelines and could be subject to change at the Authority's discretion. Additional information: Please register on the DPS here https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM37643?nav=0 to be considered for this opportunity."
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