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CYBER SKILLS AND CAREERS INSPIRATION PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is initiating a procurement process for the "Cyber Skills and Careers Inspiration Programme for Young People" as part of the National Cyber Security Programme. This programme aims to engage secondary school-aged children in cyber security through a digital solution, regional interventions, and a communication campaign. The procurement falls under the services category, with an estimated contract value of £3,000,000 (excl VAT). The procurement method is a tender, and tender submissions are due by 12:00 noon (BST) on 29th June 2021, with clarification questions needing to be submitted by 12:00 noon (BST) on 15th June 2021. The procurement is located in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in education and training services or digital solutions related to cyber security. Companies that can design and implement effective communication strategies or have experience in involving under-represented groups in educational programmes would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on engaging young people in secondary education makes this an attractive opportunity for organisations looking to contribute to future workforce development in the cyber security sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013089-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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