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Security Information Risk Advice Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 May 2025 at 08:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has embarked on a contracting process for the provision of Security Information Risk Advice Services. This tender falls under the Information Technology Services category and was awarded on 23rd April 2025, with the contract commencing on 10th May 2025 and concluding on 9th May 2027. The procurement was conducted under a selective method, specifically through call-offs from a framework agreement, finalised as an award stage. Located in Nottingham, England, the Department for Education is the buying organisation, and Actica Consulting Ltd, classified as a small to medium enterprise (SME), is the appointed supplier. The tender offers services across various jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in security information services, particularly SMEs capable of providing technical consulting and risk management expertise. Enterprises in the IT sector that focus on government contracts or international service delivery stand to benefit from similar opportunities. The framework agreement method suggests targeted procurement, giving an advantage to businesses with established relationships with the Department for Education or those with relevant frameworks in place. The expansive geographical coverage further enhances business prospects for firms with global and multicultural competencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Information Risk Advice Services

Notice Description

Provision of Security Information Risk Advice Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e42bbc6c-6b36-4590-bc31-f44306f42b06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30475faf-590c-4883-bdd4-91a7f3381237
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 9 May 2027 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 1AW
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Meadows
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

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