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IT Health Check Services Sira Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Mar 2021 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education recently completed a procurement process for "IT Health Check Services Sira Services." This framework contract, located in London, aims to provide security resources and services, valued at up to £4.9 million, distributed across two lots. The procurement method used was selective, with contracts awarded under a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 29 September 2020, with the contract commencing on 10 February 2021 and extending until 10 February 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and security solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement offers ample scope for collaboration and innovation within the cybersecurity sector. Firms that can provide expert consultancy and implement advanced technological solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Health Check Services Sira Services

Notice Description

Framework contract to provide security services for the Data Security team and colleagues across the DfE; to acquire security resources to support the delivery of their projects. (Value of Contract - 2 LOTS of up to PS2million each depending on services provided). Expected Route to market CCS Cyber Sec 3 DPS Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cc564ef-00d1-4204-8e9a-f45ed539c7e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b93a6a1-97d3-4503-9fff-38a2d69d816e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2021 - 10 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

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