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Cyber Security Training and Awareness platform

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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25 Feb 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, has completed the procurement process for a Cyber Security Training and Awareness platform targeting information security, cyber security, and digital compliance for staff and students, including phishing simulations. This procurement, classified under the security software package industry category, was conducted through a single tender action method below the threshold. The contract, valued at £29,610 GBP, covers the period from 24th February 2025 to 30th April 2026, with delivery to the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded with the award given to CDW International Limited on 17th February 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. By delivering such a comprehensive cybersecurity solution, businesses can showcase their innovative capabilities and secure further partnerships within the education sector. Enterprises adept in developing security software and training platforms would be highly suited to compete for similar future tenders, thus enhancing their market presence and driving business growth.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Training and Awareness platform

Notice Description

Platform for information security, cyber security and digital compliance for staff and students including Phishing simulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab48c6b6-146d-46e2-9f1c-e03d0e116271
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87127b65-1777-49d8-966c-2188551f0fd4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,610 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
William Parsons
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
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

CDW INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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