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NIS Assurance Model Consultancy for the Information Commissioner's Office

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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06 Sep 2021 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office has recently awarded a contract for "NIS Assurance Model Consultancy," valued at £364,000, related to business and management consultancy services. This procurement process, classified under the CPV scheme, was initiated through a selective tender method and concluded on 20 August 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2021 and will run until 28 February 2023, with the services aimed at ensuring compliance and improving cybersecurity frameworks for relevant digital service providers across the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses well-versed in digital economy consultancy and cybersecurity, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Companies that specialise in building cybersecurity frameworks and risk management would find this tender highly suitable, since the contract involves developing a risk-prioritised register and a comprehensive Cyber Assurance Framework. Interested parties should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in piloting cybersecurity assurance models and delivering effective, compliant solutions within a tightly regulated environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NIS Assurance Model Consultancy for the Information Commissioner's Office

Notice Description

The Commissioner is the Competent Authority for Relevant Digital Service Providers (RDSPs) under NIS; and the Commissioner's Cyber Team is expanding the scope of its work under the current NIS regulations and in anticipation of any potential changes to the legislation. The Commissioner wishes to procure services from a partner with deep knowledge and experience of the digital economy and cybersecurity who can assist in: - Building out a robust risk prioritised RDSP register; - Create a suitable Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) which will work within the wider NIS cybersecurity assurance model and all associated processes, guidance and tooling; - Pilot the overall cybersecurity assurance model within a small community of RDSP organisations; - Adapt and update the assurance model based on pilot results.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665e7f16-82e3-4290-bf35-535b0ef4e84a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£364,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£364,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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