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PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Mar 2021 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for the title "PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)", aimed at providing assistance with a PCI DSS Compliance Assessment. This contract falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" with a total value of £82,971. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 15th February 2021 and is set to extend until 14th February 2023. The tender period ended on 20th May 2020, indicating the timeline for submissions and evaluations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance assessment services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in PCI DSS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable competition field, given the DWP's openness to such suppliers. Companies that provide services relevant to data protection and security assessments will be well-positioned to benefit from future tenders of a similar nature, fostering business growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)

Notice Description

Assistance to carry out a PCI DSS Compliance Assessment of DWP business and the cardholder data environment in order to ascertain their current level of compliance against the PCI DSS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7d2114a-5901-4f95-a05e-fe12f39b28b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ce8d03-659e-4b89-aeae-f022b602440e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,971 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,971 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2023 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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCID SUPPORT SERVICES

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