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Security Architecture Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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13 Apr 2021 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for Security Architecture Services, aimed at providing cloud security design, controls, and implementation roadmaps. This service falls under the IT services category (CPV code: 72000000) and was carried out through a selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and set to end on 31st March 2022, valued at £215,550. The related award for this procurement was published on 13th April 2021, and the successful supplier is Layer 7 IT Security, based in Northumberland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on security and cloud solutions. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive cloud security architectures and controls would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. By engaging with such contracts, SMEs can enhance their portfolios, establish credentials in the public sector, and expand their market reach within the continually growing field of cloud security.

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Notice Title

Security Architecture Services

Notice Description

Provide cloud security design, proportionate security architectures, controls and develop implementation roadmaps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fb5c184-be63-448f-9127-85ebce7ec630
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1641a273-e2fa-45df-8f53-9f152b3b03b2
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAYER 7 IT SECURITY

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