IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Tender description

NHS Digital are currently intending to procure the services of a strategic partner to support the development and delivery of a Security Operations Centre (SOC), which will deliver enhanced security capability and services to customers across the NHS estate. In order to inform and challenge the development of the requirement, the Authority is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to the market. This RFI provides the opportunity for Suppliers to provide information and feedback which will ensure that the Authority's requirement is robust and market-ready prior to release of Tender documentation. NHS Digital's Data Security Centre (DSC), is responsible for providing a robust ‘defence in depth’ data security service to NHS Digital and the wider health and care sector, as well as operating the live security services operated through CareCERT. NHS Digital are seeking a strategic partner to support development and delivery of its security capabilities and services for both its internal and external customers. Key to the delivery of enhanced security capabilities is the development of a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) for the organisation. The SOC will bring together disparate security functions and will allow standardisation of processes and technology within a single unified Security Operating Model (SOM). NHS Digital intend to build on and enhance (rather than replace) the current services offered by CareCERT and the DSC that provide preparation, detection and response services to the health and care sector.