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CBT - Security Architect Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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01 May 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed the contracting process for the provision of "CBT - Security Architect Services" through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement falls under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, and support. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, is set to provide services across various digital initiatives in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract period began on 1st May 2025 and will continue until 30th April 2027. The tender was active in the award stage on 1st May 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth potential for IT service providers with expertise in security architecture who can deliver high-level digital solutions. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services within the public sector. As the contract is already awarded to Layer 7, an SME, this illustrates the favourable conditions SMEs can leverage to establish themselves in government procurement projects. Businesses capable of innovating and supporting digital advancements are ideally positioned to participate in similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

CBT - Security Architect Services

Notice Description

2.7. The Contracting Authority are seeking proposals for suppliers to deliver and support aspects of the high-level outcomes and services across several Digital initiatives, using their Security Architecture expertise and knowledge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8a1db9f-eed2-423f-9c36-3100557f5162
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bfc589a-59a1-433a-960d-dbffee3b9e94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
cddigital.crcfteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAYER 7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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