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BE24204 - NIS Delivery Cyber Security Programme Support

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract to KPMG LLP for the delivery of a feasibility plan and business case for a cyber delivery unit. This initiative supports DESNZ's work under the Security of Network & Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) for the oil and upstream gas energy subsectors. The procurement process involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the RM6126 Research and Insights framework, with a contract value of GBP 145,000. The contract, classified under business analysis, research and development, business and management, and business development consultancy services, was awarded on 21st January 2025, with work commencing from 27th January 2025 and concluding on 24th March 2025. This project spans multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender process commenced on 6th December 2024 and concluded by 6th February 2025, with a selective procurement method employed.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services relating to business analysis, research and development, and cyber security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the project's focus on enhancing cyber resilience and compliance within critical energy sectors provides avenues for establishing long-term partnerships and fostering innovation. Companies with expertise in developing and evaluating feasible operational models, especially those aligned with regulatory and economic considerations, stand to benefit significantly. Such businesses can leverage this project to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting government initiatives and improving regulatory capacities in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE24204 - NIS Delivery Cyber Security Programme Support

Notice Description

** This is an awarded contract against RM6126 Research and Insights and not a call for Competition** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) are seeking to appoint a supplier to assist in the delivery of a feasibility plan and business case for a cyber delivery unit to support the Department's work under the Security of Network & Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) for the oil and upstream gas energy subsectors. The proposed NIS Delivery Unit will provide: - Dedicated cyber programme staff and inspectors - A model to deliver inspections on Operators of Essential Service (OES) under NIS Regulations - Support guidance development - OES feedback - Cross-industry engagement The aim of the unit is to provide assurance to government and enhance compliance and cyber resilience across the Operators of Essential Services in Oil and Upstream Gas subsectors. This feasibility plan and business case will look at potential operating structures of the unit, resource requirements and estimated start-up and running costs with the aim of forming the basis for a fully scoped and costed unit. Aims and Objectives The project will deliver a feasibility plan and business case for the potential new unit including resourcing requirements, costing for setup and viable delivery models. Feasibility Study The successful supplier will: - Research and evaluate different delivery models, then articulate a cost-effective approach by which the NIS Delivery Unit can be a vehicle for implementing NIS in the Oil and Upstream Gas subsectors. A key deliverable will include but is not limited to holistic conceptual model comprising the technical, economic and regulatory implications matched to HMG cyber ambitions. - Enable DESNZ to explore and evaluate different models for improving regulator capacity and decide on which ones to take forward into a business case. Business Case The successful supplier will: - Develop a detailed business case on 3 models identified during the feasibility stage. - Conduct a Handover of a completed, and fully costed business case to DESNZ to support decision making on how best to improve regulator capacity via a new delivery model. - The business case will include a risk management framework so that the Authority can continuously monitor and address new risks when they arise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-850063f1-f7ee-4bad-91a4-60d7474b3c78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/536e98c3-18e9-4dde-ad6f-2152c84c07d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

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