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Cyber Security Adults Training Pilot

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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19 Jul 2021 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The "Cyber Security Adults Training Pilot" project is managed by the Department for Culture Media & Sport, based in London, England. This initiative focuses on providing no-cost online training in cyber security, targeting individuals with little or no prior experience in the field. The procurement process has been completed and the contract, valued at £514,875, was awarded on 5th January 2021, with the contract period running from 6th January to 31st March 2021. This was a selective procurement method, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at enhancing community services and adult education.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in training services and educational sectors, to engage in innovative initiatives that support career development within the cyber security industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for future projects in this area, leveraging their expertise to design accessible training solutions that meet the evolving needs of potential learners.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Adults Training Pilot

Notice Description

A contract to develop and deliver a pilot for an online training offering to inspire potential career-changers into cyber security, at no cost to the candidate. This initiative should allow users to demonstrate aptitude for further cyber security retraining and upskilling opportunities. The training should be accessible to those with little or no previous experience of cyber security. This is a pilot programme which may be used to inform future policy interventions in this space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c908d5-8ad1-4f9a-8ac1-520554b5ad84
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£514,875 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£514,875 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & 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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