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Cyber Schools Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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17 Nov 2017 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Cyber Schools Programme," an initiative designed to enhance the UK's cyber security skills pipeline for 14-18 year-olds. This programme, valued at £20,000,000, aims to nurture a new cohort of cyber security talent through an extensive educational and training programme. The contract was awarded to Futurelearn Limited, with the contract period spanning from 11 July 2017 to 31 August 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers within the education and training services industry.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specializing in cyber security and technology. Companies that offer innovative educational programmes, online training solutions, or have expertise in cyber security could find valuable prospects in supporting the development and delivery of similar initiatives. The project's focus on cultivating talent among young individuals aligns with current trends towards enhanced digital skills training, making it a strategic area for growth for businesses aiming to engage with the education sector.

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Notice Title

Cyber Schools Programme

Notice Description

To meet the aim of creating a new cohort of cyber security talent to strengthen the UK's cyber security skills pipeline, the Department is seeking a service provider/consortium of service providers to develop and deliver an ambitious extracurricular programme for 14-18 year olds who demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm and a high cyber aptitude (latent or developed) for cyber security. Students will embark on a four year study programme of high quality cyber security education and training to gain exceptional quality and sought after cyber security skills and experience. The programme will strengthen the skills pipeline and embed cyber security as an exciting and recognised career choice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88aa0dfd-c4aa-4514-b279-4b3b724b72e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78ab774-e8eb-46df-a698-a7fafde8c77a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 4-5 years
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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@culture.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442072116000

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

FUTURELEARN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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