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prj_4328 - Provision of Cyber Security expert

DSIT

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06 Nov 2024 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently completed the procurement process for a cyber security expert, titled "prj_4328 - Provision of Cyber Security expert," under the industry category of System and Support Services (CPV: 72250000). The contract was awarded to Blockphish, with the key location being London, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, in compliance with PCR2015 Regulation 32. The tender period ended on 27th September 2024, and the contract period spans from 7th October 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of GBP 1,455,800.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and technical expertise to align themselves with government contracts. Such tenders are particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the specified suitability criteria. Organizations capable of providing advanced cyber security solutions and technical support may find this contract rewarding, both in terms of financial compensation and the potential for long-term collaboration with government bodies like the DSIT.

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Notice Title

prj_4328 - Provision of Cyber Security expert

Notice Description

the provision of a cyber expert to provide cyber security and technical expertise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a571306-68f8-4593-8e5a-eb18ac6f964c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe1494d-01a6-4db4-993b-bc2bc5d42c81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award of a Contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with PCR2015 Regulation 32 (9)he negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for new works and services consisting of the repetition of similar wor
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,455,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOCKPHISH

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