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DInfoCom/0136 - DCO Certified MLS Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Oct 2020 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The "DInfoCom/0136 - DCO Certified MLS Training" tender, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is focused on the training services sector, specifically aimed at enhancing the Army's cyber resilience through specialised training programmes. This procurement, valued at £2,580,000, falls under a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period has ended, with the contract start date set for 14th October 2020, and it will run until 14th September 2022. The training will primarily be delivered in England, at various training networks and hubs.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in training services, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and digital skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in delivering comprehensive training programmes could find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in this contract may enhance their visibility and enable them to strengthen their relationship with public sector organisations, thereby contributing to their growth and expansion within the defence and security industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DInfoCom/0136 - DCO Certified MLS Training

Notice Description

The Army Cyber Risk (inadequate resilience) impacts the freedom of the Army at home and away, in barracks and on active deployments and exercises, as a TLB and as a lever of national power. At sub-threshold, the Army is under attack from a variety of actors who seek to undermine, disrupt and embarrass it. The risk is real, significant, evolving and needs treating through 1) technological protection, principally funded by the MOD Cyber Programme, 2) a whole force cultural change through the Army Security Culture work, and 3) through the upskilling of specialist All Arms digital professionals. It will take some years before the Initial and Subsequent Trade Training begins to address the latter; the Army needs to address the skills gap now. A near term training-focused intervention will directly contribute to improving Army cyber resilience. The Army Defence Cyber Operations was identified as high risk on the Capability Audit 19, and in 2018, CDS Defence Support (CDS) was contracted to deliver a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for Level 2 (L2) Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) training and a Formal Change Request (FCR) was raised. The (then) Information Systems and Services (ISS) Cyber Delivery Team was unable to cost a non-equipment centric FCR and in Mar 19 Army CEMA gained approval to deliver aspects of the TNA. This requirement will provide students access to training networks/hubs to retain and develop network security and cyber skills.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fc024e1-a8f5-4cc9-b6b4-375ee610ceb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c165d96-7341-448b-b9c2-7af4eeeb4b85
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,580,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,580,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2020 - 14 Sep 2022 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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