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Mole Valley District Council - Payment Card Industry DSS Compliance

Mole Valley District Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 15:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mole Valley District Council is overseeing a public procurement process for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance services. The contract, awarded in December 2025 to 2-sec Limited, involves delivering consultancy services by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). The council aims to maintain compliance with PCI DSS Version 4 for its operations at several locations in Dorking, UK. The initial contract period spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, with an option to extend for a further year. The open competition procurement method facilitates sub-central government entities, focusing on financial consultancy services, making it accessible to a diverse range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and security consultancy, particularly those with expertise in PCI DSS compliance. Given the project's scope and the need for ongoing assessments and recommendations, companies with qualifications as QSAs and experience working with local authorities are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth. The procurement process encourages participation by a wide array of service providers, reflecting Mole Valley District Council's commitment to fostering competitive business development across the region. This initiative is ideal for small and medium enterprises looking to enhance their portfolio in the compliance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mole Valley District Council - Payment Card Industry DSS Compliance

Notice Description

Mole Valley District Council ("the Council") invites tenders for the provision of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) Compliance services, to be provided by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) as set out in these documents. The Council provides a range of goods and services which residents and visitors to the district can purchase in person, via telephone or ecommerce in four locations, including Dorking Halls theatre and the Fairfield day centre. The Council is fully PCI DSS compliant and had a PCI audit during the last 12 months. The Council has QSA certified A, P2PE and C-VT SAQ's and AOC's, the first of which expires on 11 March 2026. The Council requires the provision of PCI DSS consultancy from a QSA with experience of Version 4 PCI DSS compliance in local authorities or equivalent to assess the Council's compliance with the latest version of the PCI DSS, to recommend which SAQ(s) is/are most appropriate to the Council, and to provide to the Council completed and QSA certified SAQs and Attestations of Compliance (AOCs) each year during the contract period. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Monday 1st December 2025 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of two years until Tuesday 30th November 2027, with an option to extend for a further one year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One option to extend for 12 months only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05960d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083521-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,488 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mole Valley District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1SJ
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ26 East Surrey
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2-sec Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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