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Cyber & Technical Support for Councils

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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03 Nov 2020 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Cyber & Technical Support for Councils," is initiated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, focusing on the delivery of information technology services aimed at enhancing the cyber security of local authorities in England. The procurement, executed as a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework, concluded with an awarded contract valued at £566,915. The contract period commenced on 2nd November 2020 and will run until 30th July 2021, while the tender period ended on 22nd September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide expert advice, guidance, and tools for improving IT security. Companies with capabilities in cyber health assessments, IT security solutions, and technical support for local governmental bodies are well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Cyber & Technical Support for Councils

Notice Description

Supporting Local Authorities to improve their cyber health by providing IT teams with advice, guidance and tools to make improvements to the security of their IT estate. Additional information: This is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75c3d71d-7fc3-443d-b3ae-fdaf8e442b5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcf0c6c-6883-4267-b04c-6ea3afeae82c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£566,915 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£566,915 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAYER 7

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