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Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship: India and Western Balkans

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2021 at 22:55

Tender Notice
Planning

31 Mar 2021 at 00:56

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated the procurement for the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship targeting participants from India and the Western Balkans. This tender, identified as "CPG/6374/2021", focuses on the provision of administrative services over a five-year period, with an estimated total contract value of £1,200,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, and the contract covers the delivery of educational programmes aimed at mid-career professionals in cyber security, running from financial years 2021/22 to 2023/24, with potential extensions up to 2026. Key milestones include the expected start date for the courses at the end of March 2022 and crucial operational timelines for both the India and Western Balkans initiatives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in cyber security and programme administration. Suppliers that specialise in delivering high-quality training programmes, particularly for government or large organisations, will be well-positioned to compete. Businesses should note the competitive nature of this tender, with prior contracts seeking to facilitate the professional development of leaders, opinion formers, and decision-makers across various sectors in both targeted regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship: India and Western Balkans

Notice Description

Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship: India and Western Balkans

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship is a fellowship opportunity within the Chevening Programme. The requirement is for the provision of administrative services to run the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship in Financial Years 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24 (with an optional two year extension in Financial Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026). Estimated total value: PS1,200,000 over 5 years (approx. PS240,000 per year, depending on number of participants) Additional information: The FCDO (the Authority) is looking to put in place a contract with a supplier for the provision of administrative services to run two short educational programme for mid-career professionals. The first programme is for professionals from India and the second for professionals from Western Balkans countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia). The successful course provider will be awarded a contract to run the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship in Financial Years 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24 (April to March). The ideal timing of the India programme is a start date of end March in all three years. The expected date for the start of the first course is end- March 2022.For the Western Balkans programme the programme usually starts in January each year, however timelines are flexible and will be reviewed.

Renewal: There are 2 x 12 months extensions available, in addition to the initial 36 month period making a potential total duration of 60 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a131
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031324-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
4 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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