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Chief Information Security Officer and Cyber Programme Manager

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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16 Jul 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia sought services for the appointment of a Chief Information Security Officer and Cyber Programme Manager following a cyber maturity assessment. Located at the Norwich Research Park in the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom, the university acts as the buying organisation. This particular procurement is tagged as complete, with the award phase dated 16th July 2025. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category with the procurement method described as direct and below threshold, reflecting an absence of competition for technical reasons. The awarded contract, which covers a period from 9th June 2025 to 29th August 2025, is valued at £40,200 GBP.

This contract opportunity was suited for organisations capable of providing high-level cyber security services swiftly due to the urgency specified in the requirements. The McLean Partnership Ltd, a large-scale enterprise from London, was selected due to its capability to meet the specific technical needs of the university. Such opportunities are ideal for large service providers specialising in security services who can deliver comprehensive cyber solutions within a short timeframe. Targeted at firms with a strong background in information security, this contract represents a strategic chance to establish a foothold with prominent educational institutions like the University of East Anglia, potentially leading to further collaborations.

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Notice Title

Chief Information Security Officer and Cyber Programme Manager

Notice Description

As a matter of urgency, a chief information security officer and cyber programme manager is required at the UEA following a cyber maturity assessment. Absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056067
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040561-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MCLEAN PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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