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Digital Cyber Security Specialist

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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12 Dec 2017 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service, located in London, has recently awarded a contract for the role of Digital Cyber Security Specialist, valued at £143,000. This procurement process, classified under computer-related services, was initiated through a selective method which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 12th September 2017 to 10th March 2018, following the tender period that concluded on 7th August 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, IT consultancy, and computer support services. Companies that offer innovative digital security solutions or have experience in developing security frameworks and guidelines would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar contracts. The competitive nature of this procurement could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to operate in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Cyber Security Specialist

Notice Description

A Cyber Security Specialist is required to support GDS develop a set of digital service security themes and will be defining relevant products to support and deliver these, including standards, principles, guidance, case studies, patterns and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03dd35ee-426e-407d-9ead-1ff573f4e4e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc17b7a5-7b89-4d6c-b0c5-b06915f9bba2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2017 - 10 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DX
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LIGHT MACHINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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