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CYBER SKILLS AND CAREERS INSPIRATION PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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07 Sep 2021 at 02:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is conducting a procurement for the "Cyber Skills and Careers Inspiration Programme for Young People," aimed at promoting engagement with cyber security among secondary school students across the UK. This open tender process, which has already concluded, was intended to facilitate a contract valued at £3,000,000 for services classified under the education and training sector. The contract period commenced on 3rd September 2021 and extends until 31st March 2022. The procurement was awarded on 2nd September 2021, with the successful supplier being QA Ltd based in Slough.

This programme presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and digital solutions targeting young audiences. Companies with expertise in developing engaging educational content, regional outreach programmes, and targeted communication strategies would be particularly well-placed to contribute to the project's objectives. The focus on under-represented groups and areas of disadvantage may also appeal to businesses that emphasise social impact, allowing for growth in the thriving cyber security sector.

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Notice Title

CYBER SKILLS AND CAREERS INSPIRATION PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Notice Description

As part of the National Cyber Security Programme, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires design and delivery of a programme to build enthusiasm and engagement for cyber security amongst young people of secondary school age - and at a point that leads up to and includes pupils' decision points on subject choices for further study. The required services will focus activity in 3 core areas: *A Digital Solution(s) to inspire and support 11-14 year old young people's engagement with cyber security across the UK. *Regional pilot interventions to support the Digital Solution and, importantly, to embed and deepen engagement of it with under-represented groups and in areas of disadvantage. *A Targeted Communications Campaign, to support both the promotion of the Digital Solution and to embed and deepen engagement to build awareness and enthusiasm for cyber careers in the target audience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6152b66b-c307-43c5-a086-0f20d3dd6838
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f499025-5ec1-4111-a1f1-4501fc5a24b2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 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 OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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