Award

Security Training & Awareness Platform

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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27 Sep 2023 at 11:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for a Security Training & Awareness Platform. The contract was awarded to CybSafe Limited under the framework agreement RM1557.13 G Cloud 13, Lot 2 Cloud Software through a selective procurement method. The contract is valued at £90,000 and has a duration of 36 months, starting on September 29, 2023, and ending on September 28, 2026. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period closing on August 3, 2023. The CQC is the buying organisation located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The industry category is IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies providing IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in cyber security training solutions. The CQC's preference for a Security Awareness & Training platform indicates a focus on enhancing employees' understanding of cyber threats and preparedness for cyber-attacks. Companies with innovative approaches to cyber security training tailored to meet evolving threats are likely to be competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Training & Awareness Platform

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a Delivery Partner to provide a Security Awareness & Training platform that will provide every employee with a fundamental understanding of common and contextual cyber threats, preparing them for common and more sophisticated cyber-attacks. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13), Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 075

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9cc050-f5da-442b-8a96-f1f1e8464118
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2023 - 28 Sep 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Commercial & Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBSAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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