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DHSC: CSA: GovAssure 2024/25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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19 Dec 2024 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the awarding process for the GovAssure 2024/25 contract, which focuses on cyber security assurance within the government, aligning with the Government Cyber Security Strategy. This contract, classified under the Information technology services industry (CPV code 72222300), involves a comprehensive assessment of cyber risks management. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period begins on 19 December 2024 and ends on 19 March 2025, with services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2 December 2024 and the award date on 19 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their expertise in cyber security assessment and consultancy. The awarded contract to BSI Professional Services (UK) Limited, an SME, demonstrates the potential for smaller firms to secure valuable government contracts. Businesses specialising in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT infrastructure will find this procurement process conducive to their growth, providing them with the platform to engage with high-profile government projects and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: CSA: GovAssure 2024/25

Notice Description

GovAssure is the cyber security assurance approach for government that has now replaced the cyber security element of the Departmental Security Health Check (DSHC) since April 2023. The GovAssure assurance approach meets the requirements for an objective understanding of government cyber security as set out in the Government Cyber Security Strategy. GovAssure uses the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). GovAssure is a five stage process which uses a systematic and comprehensive approach to assess outcomes and to identify the extent to which cyber risks to essential services are being managed by the government organisation responsible for them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de07e021-5782-4d6b-8934-2379449a82ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b824a77-4a00-4942-b546-5946dde68972
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 19 Mar 2025 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

BSI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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