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NIST Maturity Assessment

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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04 Jun 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed the procurement process for a "NIST Maturity Assessment", classified under Investigation and Security Services (CPV code: 79700000). The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, suitable for opportunities below the stated threshold. The contracting authority, National Audit Office, is located in London, postcode SW1W 9SP. The contract covers a period from 19th May 2025 to 18th June 2026, with the tender stage concluded by 18th April 2025. The total value awarded is £28,200, and the process involved evaluating the maturity of security practices using the NIST framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security and investigation services, particularly those capable of conducting detailed maturity assessments with a focus on NIST compliance. Leading Resolutions Ltd, an SME based in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, successfully secured this contract, highlighting prospects for similar businesses proficient in providing expert consultancy and assessing organisational security frameworks. This procurement underscores the potential of SMEs to gain footholds in governmental contracts within the security service industry.

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Notice Title

NIST Maturity Assessment

Notice Description

Carry out a NIST maturity assessment of the National Audit Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95879665-3e83-4561-901c-71a3344bab7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd809228-6ebb-498b-98f4-9d00af7387a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 1-2 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEADING RESOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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