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Cyber security incident response services

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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09 Oct 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed the procurement process for "Cyber security incident response services" under the industry category "Investigation and security services". The procurement followed a selective, restricted procedure and is now in the Award stage. The contract was awarded to Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC) on 22 August 2024, with the service set to commence on 26 August 2024 and run until 31 July 2029. The procurement for this service is valued at £320,000 and covers the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, investigation, and response services. While the contract is not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with the capacity to handle extensive cybersecurity threats and responses would be well-suited to compete. By collaborating with Ofqual, a reputable regulatory body in the education sector, successful suppliers can enhance their credentials and increase their visibility in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Cyber security incident response services

Notice Description

Cyber threat investigation and response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4d8d6bf-b7f2-4e67-8337-b847ff39a47a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eae4d1d-4547-4e72-837a-59c14562695d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2475091908

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP (PWC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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