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GB-London: The Review and Facilitation of Cyber Security Response and Recovery Exercises for Local Government

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government is looking for partners to assist in the review and facilitation of cyber security response and recovery exercises targeted at local authorities. This tender, titled "GB-London: The Review and Facilitation of Cyber Security Response and Recovery Exercises for Local Government," is categorised under development consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the new deadline for bid submissions set for 5pm on 24th November 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 29th November 2021 and conclude by 30th March 2022. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and the procurement will follow an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in cyber security, consultancy, or training services. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise to enhance local authorities’ cyber incident response capabilities, facilitating a minimum of six practical exercises in a collaborative environment. Firms with a strong background in research and development consultancy services will be well-placed to meet the expectations outlined in the tender specification.

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Notice Title

GB-London: The Review and Facilitation of Cyber Security Response and Recovery Exercises for Local Government

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 11 November 2021 for the following reason: We have made the decision to extend the deadline for return of bids for the whole ITT to 5pm on Wednesday 24th November 2021.(The LGA is looking to work with a partner(s) to improve the understanding of cyber security response and recovery principles within local authorities through cyber incident exercising. This specification and work is split into parts. Review and methodology - Firstly, we are procuring a partner to conduct a review and gap analysis of the suitability and applicability of existing cyber incident exercising for the local government sector. Then additionally, to support implementing the recommendations from the review with particular focus on guidance, facilitation notes and additional exercises. Facilitation - Secondly, we are procuring a partner to facilitate a minimum of 6 table-top cyber security response and recovery exercises with six councils between January and March 2022 using the methodology, guidance, and exercises from the review stage of the work.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137b2770-fa0e-4015-b477-888f6d21b9a0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 30 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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

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