Tender

Online Cyber Security Awareness Training and Compliance Testing Solution

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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11 Aug 2023 at 08:53

Tender Notice
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11 Aug 2023 at 08:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council has issued a tender for an Online Cyber Security Awareness Training and Compliance Testing Solution. The procurement process involves inviting qualified vendors to submit proposals for a training program to enhance cyber security awareness among 1300 employees and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. The deadline for submitting proposals is 12.00 noon on 08/09/2023. The procurement stage is currently active, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 01/10/2023 to 30/09/2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for IT services and software firms specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses based in the South East region of the United Kingdom can benefit from this tender. The procurement process follows an open procedure below threshold, providing a fair chance for eligible vendors to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Cyber Security Awareness Training and Compliance Testing Solution

Notice Description

Oxford City Council invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for a comprehensive cyber security training and compliance testing solution. This RFQ aims to identify a vendor who can provide a customised, user-centric training program to enhance cyber security awareness across 1300 employees and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks applicable to local government. Fixed price quotations are invited in respect of the above requirement. The successful Supplier will be responsible for providing this requirement and liaising closely with the Contract Manager. Additional information: All communication with the Council must be made via the In-tend Portal, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc. The closing date for receipt of the completed Request for Quotation is 12.00 noon on 08/09/2023. Responses must be uploaded via the In-tend Portal, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc. Please note that the Council will not consider late returns. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-533b8298-8154-462c-9a35-ac65f70f0b2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546bf571-9b3e-4c10-87f7-08f03dc2c93c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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