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Advanced Defensive Cyber Security Course

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Apr 2025 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Firebrand Training Limited for an "Advanced Defensive Cyber Security Course". This contract falls under the "Staff training services" category and is valued at £41,630. Procured through a single-source method, the contracting process has moved through the tender and award stages, with the award being made active on 20th March 2025 and published on 30th April 2025. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 20th March 2025 to 30th September 2025. This procurement aligns with services, particularly focusing on enhancing cybersecurity capabilities.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses in the training and cybersecurity sectors, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in cybersecurity training can leverage such contracts to expand their client base and demonstrate their capabilities in the public sector. With the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, successful suppliers can enhance their portfolio by incorporating government contracts, thereby potentially unlocking further opportunities within similar government and defence sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Defensive Cyber Security Course

Notice Description

defensive cyber training course for Cyber Security Assessment and Advisory Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d66f9829-aca2-491c-a312-51a0e5ed28c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cbb4299-9839-4db7-9522-504c956fa688
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source SC1A
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,630 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBRAND TRAINING

Further Information

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