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PS23346 - Cyber Assurance Framework Analysis

BEIS

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03 Jan 2024 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, through BEIS, has awarded a contract for the study "PS23346 - Cyber Assurance Framework Analysis" to ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY LIMITED. The contract involves analysing Cyber Assessment Framework returns provided by Operators of Essential Services in the Oil and Upstream Gas sector to assess cyber security maturity. The contract value is GBP 93,482.50, and the procurement method is selective. The tender period ended on 15th November 2023, and the contract spans from 18th December 2023 to 21st February 2024.

This procurement process offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services to engage with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Companies with expertise in cyber security analysis, particularly in the Oil and Upstream Gas sector, would be well-suited to compete. As the contract period spans into 2024, interested businesses should consider their capabilities in delivering systematic, qualitative, and quantitative analysis to support cyber security assessments in the energy sector.

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Notice Title

PS23346 - Cyber Assurance Framework Analysis

Notice Description

Please note this is an award notice, not a competition. This contract has been awarded via the Crown Commercial Services - RM3764.3 - Lot 1: Cyber Security Services 3.** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has a requirement to appoint a supplier to conduct a study to produce a systematic, qualitative, and quantitative methodology for analysis of the Cyber Assessment Framework returns that have been provided by the Operators of Essential Services (OES), with judgements made about the cyber security maturity of the Oil and Upstream Gas sector as well as giving visibility of this for each subsector. Objectives. - Full analysis of thirty-three individual Operators of Essential Services Cyber Assessment Framework returns pulled together into individual operator feedback reports. - Thirty-three feedback sessions, one with each operator, to give feedback on the assessment and analysis findings. - A final report for DESNZ that summarises Cyber Assessment Framework attainment across the Oil and Upstream Gas subsectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69da7e4f-448c-46a3-a913-7f0648f11d88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,482 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,482 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 21 Feb 2024 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
BEIS
Contact Name
Building and Energy
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY

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