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CYBER SKILLS AND CAREERS INSPIRATION PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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07 Sep 2021 at 08:15

Tender

28 May 2021 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is conducting a procurement process titled "Cyber Skills and Careers Inspiration Programme for Young People" within the education and training services sector. This contract, valued at approximately £3 million, aims to engage secondary school students aged 11-14 in cyber security. The open procurement method signifies that all interested parties can submit tenders. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 29 June 2021, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 31 August 2021, lasting until 31 March 2022, with potential renewal options available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, digital content creation, and communication campaigns. Companies that specialise in developing digital learning solutions or have experience in engaging underrepresented groups within educational settings are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on enhancing young people's interest in cyber careers, this initiative not only supports the local economy by training the next generation but also presents a chance for businesses to contribute to critical skills development in the UK’s cyber security landscape.

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Notice Title

CYBER SKILLS AND CAREERS INSPIRATION PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Notice Description

As part of the National Cyber Security Programme, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires design and delivery of a programme to build enthusiasm and engagement for cyber security amongst young people of secondary school age - and at a point that leads up to and includes pupils' decision points on subject choices for further study. The required services will focus activity in 3 core areas: *A Digital Solution(s) to inspire and support 11-14 year old young people's engagement with cyber security across the UK. *Regional pilot interventions to support the Digital Solution and, importantly, to embed and deepen engagement of it with under-represented groups and in areas of disadvantage. *A Targeted Communications Campaign, to support both the promotion of the Digital Solution and to embed and deepen engagement to build awareness and enthusiasm for cyber careers in the target audience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the National Cyber Security Programme, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires design and delivery of a programme to build enthusiasm and engagement for cyber security amongst young people of secondary school age - and at a point that leads up to and includes pupils' decision points on subject choices for further study. The required services will focus activity in 3 core areas: *A Digital Solution(s) to inspire and support 11-14 year old young people's engagement with cyber security across the UK. *Regional pilot interventions to support the Digital Solution and, importantly, to embed and deepen engagement of it with under-represented groups and in areas of disadvantage. *A Targeted Communications Campaign, to support both the promotion of the Digital Solution and to embed and deepen engagement to build awareness and enthusiasm for cyber careers in the target audience. The Department's aim is to continue to build the UK's cyber security talent pipeline by influencing the perceptions, subject choices and interests of young people (aged 11-14 yrs), and their commitment to further their learning and interest in cyber security.

Renewal: Subject to availability of funding and Department's need there will be an option to extend the contract for further two years, if deemed appropriate in increment of one year on each instance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b682
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022111-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,896,745 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072116000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
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

QA

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