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Cyber Essentials Training

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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13 Jan 2025 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cyber Essentials Training" under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The procurement used an open procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £46,000, involves delivering training courses in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage is complete, and key dates include the tender period ending on 10th December 2024 and the contract period running from 16th December 2024 to 15th December 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity education and training services. The process favoured small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it particularly suitable for businesses of this scale. The awarded supplier, IASME Consortium Ltd, exemplifies the type of specialised firm that can meet the training needs outlined by the ICO, offering a model for other businesses looking to compete in similar procurement processes in the future. Successful bidders can leverage such contracts to enhance their reputation and expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Essentials Training

Notice Description

Cyber Essentials Training courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f907058f-423f-47d4-8181-5bb14a23a3ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68487f5c-fd9e-4019-aebc-5389c05c901e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IASME CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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