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CYBER SECURITY SHORT-COURSE TRAINING PROVIDER TO RETRAIN CAREER TRANSITIONERS INTO THE CYBER SECURITY PROFESSION

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, seeking a provider for "Cyber Security Short-Course Training" aimed at retraining career transitioners into the cyber security profession. This open procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on specialist training services. The tender period concluded on 8th August 2016, while the contract period is set to run from 19th September 2016 to 3rd April 2017, with deliveries expected to occur across various locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in training or education services, particularly those with expertise in cyber security. Businesses that can design and deliver relevant training courses, alongside effective employer engagement strategies, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative not only offers a chance to contribute to skills development in the cyber security sector but also allows successful bidders to establish important connections within the UK job market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CYBER SECURITY SHORT-COURSE TRAINING PROVIDER TO RETRAIN CAREER TRANSITIONERS INTO THE CYBER SECURITY PROFESSION

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VII.2) Other additional information (if applicable) Instead of: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Read: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on the Delta e-sourcing portal: www.delta-esourcing.com. You must register on this site to respond, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: VG8EQ656W4. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on the Delta e-sourcing portal: www.delta-esourcing.com. You must register on this site to respond, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: VG8EQ656W4. As part of the National Cyber Security Programme, this pilot scheme requires the design and delivery of a training course(s), retraining individuals as competent cyber security professionals. The provider will be expected to manage the process of introducing students to potential UK employers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfa2bd8d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af26bb02-63ed-4a7a-a942-e5c25555a51d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2016 - 3 Apr 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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