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ecm_11155: DWP Digital Services Function - Cyber Security Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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07 Jul 2023 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "ecm_11155: DWP Digital Services Function - Cyber Security Services" for the provision of high-level cybersecurity services. The procurement process was classified as "Systems and technical consultancy services" under the CPV scheme. The contract, with a value of £500,000 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from July 3, 2023, to July 2, 2024, with a tender deadline of April 5, 2023. The location of the procurement is in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for cybersecurity firms, particularly SMEs, to collaborate with the Department for Work and Pensions. Businesses specialising in consultancy, risk assessment, audit, security architecture, incident management, and penetration testing services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The £500,000 GBP contract value and focus on cybersecurity services make it an appealing prospect for companies aiming to expand their presence in the public sector technology market.

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Notice Title

ecm_11155: DWP Digital Services Function - Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

Provision of a suite of high-level service outcomes, accompanied with generic cyber security services. The services and outcomes are as follows; - Consultancy and advise including: o risk assessment and management o audit and reviews o security architecture o security strategy o security specialists - Working with the Buyer designing and developing cyber security services in relation to proposed solutions taking into account business outcomes. - Incident Management: o Incident response to cyberattacks, providing recommendations to deal with the compromise and mitigate risks. - Penetration testing - Working with the Buyer in relation to providing security assurance for proposed solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c139f3e3-a446-4522-bf92-f8387a4c071e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095e6d24-c753-4638-a65c-adb3174cdcc7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2023 - 2 Jul 2024 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBER SECURITY SPECIALISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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