Award

Gulf Strategy Fund - Kuwait: Cyber Security Accelerator Hub

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

21 Oct 2021 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "Gulf Strategy Fund - Kuwait: Cyber Security Accelerator Hub". This project falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract is located in London, United Kingdom, with a value of £149,550. The procurement method used was a single tender action, considered below threshold, and the contract period commenced on 4th October 2021, running until 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in cyber security services, start-up acceleration, and related IT consulting. Businesses with expertise in launching accelerator programmes, particularly those that can identify and nurture regional talent within Kuwait, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The successful supplier, CyLon Limited, exemplifies the type of innovative organisation that can contribute to this growing sector.

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Notice Title

Gulf Strategy Fund - Kuwait: Cyber Security Accelerator Hub

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice relates to the award of a contract to deliver a virtual cyber security accelerator programme in Kuwait designed to identify regional talent, accelerate and launch start-ups.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf34c9ad-e2ce-4303-9962-ff791e787696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c76696-8212-45f7-8d55-922f59933eab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£149,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.heyes@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYLON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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