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Cyber Security as a Service

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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03 Aug 2023 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate, the buying organisation based in Bristol, England, has extended a contract titled "Cyber Security as a Service" which falls under the IT services industry category. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the current extension running from 7th August 2025 to 6th August 2026. The total value of the contract, which follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, now stands at £1,500,000. The services are to be delivered to the location postal code BS1 6PN, with the procurement aimed at enhancing the information security posture of the organisation.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those skilled in risk assessment, security architecture, independent IT health checks, penetration testing, and security analysis. SMEs specifically are considered suitable contenders, providing a pathway for growth through engagement in a public sector contract. Companies like TMC3 LIMITED have already experienced growth, having been awarded this contract due to their competence and experience in providing essential security services that align with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST. This environment is ideal for IT security firms seeking to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability within a structured and impactful public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security as a Service

Notice Description

CONTRACT EXTENSION TO ORIGINAL AWARDED CONTRACT A contract extension has been awarded for the duration 07 August 2024 to 06 August 2025 as per the terms of the original awarded contract. Extension contract value - PS500,000. Total contract value PS1000,000. A SECOND CONTRACT EXTENSION TO ORIGINAL AWARDED CONTRACT A second contract extension has been awarded for the duration 07 August 2025 to 06 August 2026 as per the terms of the original awarded contract. Extension contract value - PS500,000. Total contract value PS1,500,000. Background The Planning Inspectorate is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers of Information Security services. As an organisation operating in the Public Sector, we recognise the criticality of safeguarding our information assets, protecting our infrastructure, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. To achieve these goals, we require a specific set of Information Security services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0b80463-78ee-474d-901b-fad06c67798d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c013947-9a70-4711-923c-8f3f6dd6b795
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2023 - 6 Aug 2026 3-4 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
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TMC3

Further Information

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