Award

Provision of Cyber Security Consultancy Support

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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26 Jul 2024 at 14:49

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21 Mar 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has recently completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Cyber Security Consultancy Support," classified under research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). This tender aimed to procure cyber security consultancy to support the Commercial Information Assurance Team of the Cabinet Office. The procurement covered multiple regions, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey, with key dates such as the tender period ending on 13th February 2024 and contract commencement on 19th February 2024. This was a single tender action (below threshold) with a direct procurement method, and the total contract value was £90,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in cyber security consultancy services. Actica Consulting Limited, an SME, was awarded the contract, highlighting a potential for specialised firms to secure government contracts. With a focus on information assurance and initial transitioning of suppliers, businesses with expertise in these areas will find this type of contract beneficial for growth and portfolio enhancement. Firms with extensive experience in IT infrastructure and solution security consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, offering a pathway to expand their client base and governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cyber Security Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The Authority requires Cyber Security Consultancy Support to assist the Commercial Information Assurance Team with the information assurance exercise of the Supplier's new IT solution/infrastructure and through its initial transitioning of suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a871afa-f7e8-4688-ab7f-d59c5de943d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad040a0-e928-44ff-886f-120e8bd519e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2024 - 18 Jul 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

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