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Study on the alignment of TBEST cyber assurance to the security standards used by UK telecommunications companies

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT

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19 Dec 2018 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process commenced with the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT seeking consultancy services for a study on cyber assurance standards in the telecommunications industry. The tender, titled "Study on the alignment of TBEST cyber assurance to the security standards used by UK telecommunications companies," was classified under telecommunication consultancy services and took place in London, UK. The procurement method used was a selective process as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23 November 2018, with the contract starting on 13 December 2018 and running until 13 March 2019. The total value of the awarded contract was £48,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the telecommunications consultancy sector. Businesses that specialise in cyber security, regulatory compliance, and telecommunications standards would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders like this. Engaging with the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT could lead to further contracts and collaborations in the expanding field of cyber assurance and related services.

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Notice Title

Study on the alignment of TBEST cyber assurance to the security standards used by UK telecommunications companies

Notice Description

DCMS require a study on the alignment of cyber assurance to the security standards used by UK telecommunications companies. The study seeks to identify the set of existing standards, component parts and their respective strengths / weaknesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fa58a11-6c85-42b9-a948-0640bf711c54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f56682-cfbb-4654-b11c-c5e419f52e5d
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2018 - 13 Mar 2019 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

NCC GROUP (SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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