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PCI QSA SPECIALIST-LUCID SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LTD

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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06 Jul 2018 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), concerns the award of a contract titled "PCI QSA SPECIALIST-LUCID SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LTD." This contract falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and support. Located in Blackpool, England, the procurement method employed was selective, with the contract awarded on 26th June 2018. The contracting period commenced on 11th July 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on 10th October 2018, with a total value of £22,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT consulting services, compliance audits, or related fields. Businesses that have experience in Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and previous work with governmental bodies may find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. The focus on compliance and verification services in contact centres further underscores the demand for expertise in this sector, opening avenues for SMEs looking to expand their offerings within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PCI QSA SPECIALIST-LUCID SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LTD

Notice Description

The awarded contract reflects an agreement between DWP and Lucid Support Solutions to use a PCI QSA Specialist to conduct a review of DWP Contact Centres and the payment card processes taken from customers over the phone. The review will provide the Authority with information as to whether current practices are compliant with PCI Compliance Standards and whether there are any areas required to be improved. The review will result in a report of the specialists findings. The contract is to commence on 11/07/18-10/10/18 and amounts to PS22,000. The specialist will work with DWP staff members currently involved in the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1020ab3-289a-44cf-886f-77ff23ba4b7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5181de2b-d138-406a-b45c-b62e5ca61f6f
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2018 - 10 Oct 2018 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCID SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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