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Worcestershire Cyber Security Support - AWARD

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jun 2017 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a suitable service provider for the "Worcestershire Cyber Security Support" project, which aims to enhance cyber security capabilities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Worcestershire. This initiative has identified the region as a potential national centre of excellence for cyber security, with the tender closing date set for 4pm on Friday, 10th March 2017. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, having received a total contract value of £127,500, set to commence from 13th April 2017 and concluding by 31st August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cyber security software development and data protection services, to engage in a growing sector critical to digital security. Companies equipped to provide training and support services tailored to SMEs' cyber security needs will find this contract appealing. Furthermore, firms interested in expanding their footprint in the UK’s burgeoning cyber industry can benefit from Worcestershire's strategic priority aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth through private sector investment.

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Notice Title

Worcestershire Cyber Security Support - AWARD

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) have identified the potential for the county of Worcestershire to become a national centre of excellence for Cyber Security. Projected growth in the sector, combined with a concentration of skills, knowledge, resources and expertise, provides Worcestershire with the opportunity to be a market leader in the UK. Sustainable economic growth and business retention is the key priority for the County Council, the district councils and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. Set out in our corporate plan the Open for Business strategy focuses on 'rebalancing' Worcestershire's local economy through a series of measures aimed at encouraging and supporting private sector investment, business and employment growth. The Government has recognised the need for action in this area of cyber security, with the production of 'The UK Cyber Security Strategy, protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world'. The strategy sets out the actions to reduce the risk and secure the benefits of a trusted digital environment for businesses and individuals. The County Council is seeking to appoint a single service provider for the provision of Cyber Security Support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as part of the Growing Cyber Programme. This will address the local demand for awareness training by providing a range of services to improve the cyber security of SMEs. The closing date for tender applications is 4pm on Friday 10th March. For details of how to apply for this tender please read the Tender Guidance Document 27th February 2017 UPDATE Tender question responses added as a synopsis document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c47299b-3c13-4bf4-a348-85de17030fc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48731000 - File security software package

48732000 - Data security software package

72212731 - File security software development services

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORWELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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