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of Risk Protection Arrangement Cyber Risk Pilot

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2021 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "Risk Protection Arrangement Cyber Risk Pilot" to The IASME Consortium Ltd. This contract, valued at £262,000, will provide Cyber Essentials Certification over a one-year period, commencing on 29th March 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The procurement process utilised was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract falls within the services category, specifically related to risk management insurance services. The tender period ended on 25th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and risk management services. Companies that provide related certifications or consulting services would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders initiated by the Department for Education or similar bodies. With a focus on enhancing cyber protections, this is a suitable avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector and contribute to developing robust safeguards in cyber resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

of Risk Protection Arrangement Cyber Risk Pilot

Notice Description

Further to the F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice published on the 2nd February 2021 DfE has awarded a one-year contract to The IASME Consortium Ltd (IASME) to deliver a Cyber Essentials Certification pilot. The contract commenced on 29th March 2021 and is due to run until 31st March 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d233992a-f5eb-46c8-8019-226e98baa39b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31fd883-cdbb-4a2e-b4dc-1c95f870b82e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£262,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

THE IASME CONSORTIUM

Further Information

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