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15 Mar 2023 at 13:25

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22 Nov 2022 at 10:48

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21 Nov 2022 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, along with the Department for Communities and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, have recently awarded a contract for Cyber Security Consultancy Services. The contract, valued at £1,103,616, was signed on 14th March 2023. The services will support IT information risk assurance and accreditation processes for systems and applications. The tender process was managed openly with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract has been awarded to Ward Solutions Ltd, Dionach Ltd, and Ernst Young LLP. The deadline for bid submission was 19th December 2022.

This tender for Cyber Security Consultancy Services presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support sectors. Firms with experience in cyber security services for systems and applications can compete for this contract. The initial contract period is 2 years with the option to extend for further periods. The procurement process included qualitative and cost criteria with the focus on quality. Businesses with expertise in data security software development and consultancy services are well-suited to bid for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 4274797 - DAERA / DfC / DfI- Cyber Security Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Department for Communities (DfC), Department for Infrastructure (DfI), and their associated agencies (the Client), are seeking to appoint a Contractor for the provision of Cyber Security Services to support the IT information risk assurance and accreditation processes. The scope of this contract will cover the provision of Cyber Security Services for Systems and Applications supporting the Client business operations. Please refer to document ID 4274797 - Specification for more information on this requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Department for Communities (DfC), Department for Infrastructure (DfI), and their associated agencies (the Client), are seeking to appoint a Contractor for the provision of Cyber Security Services to support the IT information risk assurance and accreditation processes. The scope of this contract will cover the provision of Cyber Security Services for Systems and Applications supporting the Client business operations. Please refer to document ID 4274797 - Specification for more information on this requirement. Additional information: Contract has been Awarded on a ranked basis. The top 3 tenders were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd as detailed below:1st: Ward Solutions Ltd; 2nd: Dionach Ltd; 3rd: Ernst and Young LLP. The process of award is as detailed in the specification document.

Options: This Contract is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 1 year each 2yrs+1yr+1yr

Renewal: This Contract is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 1 year each. (2yrs+1yr+1yr)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038707
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007533-2023
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212730 - Security software development services

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,135,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,135,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,103,616 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period and/or following any extensions

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Additional Buyers

Department for Communities NI

Department for Infrastructure NI

Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs

Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SB
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Dionach Ltd

Ernst Young LLP

WARD SOLUTIONS LTD

Further Information

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