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Adaptive Security Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 May 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities through the procurement of an Adaptive Security Service. This tender, valued at £593,877, falls under the Management-related services category and is focused on implementing security controls based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The procurement was initiated with a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was completed on 6th April 2021. The contract is set to commence on 4th May 2021 and will run until 31st January 2022, covering delivery across regions including North East, North West, and London in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity allows businesses, particularly those in the cybersecurity and IT service sectors, to expand their footprint by providing services that align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative solutions to meet the department's needs. Companies with expertise in adaptive security measures, compliance assessments, and cybersecurity frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this area.

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Notice Title

Adaptive Security Service

Notice Description

A DWP-wide decision has been taken to adopt the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a benchmark for security controls, covering digital services as well as the wider department. An initial assessment has been made across digital to establish the current levels of compliance against the Tier-4 "Adaptive" level to create a gap-analysis, and roadmap and a formal programme is to be established to deliver the implementation of appropriate security controls. The department is looking for a service to assist the engineering transformation mapped to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Adaptive Security tier of capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fee008d1-c796-417f-a856-cbe323d6cfae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb553ef-e68f-44c0-881b-0a317cf1de57
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£593,877 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£593,877 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Cheryl Davies
Contact Email
cheryl.davies@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REPHLEX NETWORKS

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