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ID 6334962 - DoF Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor(s)

Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 13:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Mar 2026 at 13:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 14:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance in the United Kingdom, through its Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division based in Belfast, has completed a collaborative framework for the provision of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor(s). This open procurement procedure focused on the IT and financial services industry, was initiated to help government departments achieve and maintain full PCI DSS compliance. The framework agreement, valued at £1,500,000 (gross), commenced on 3rd April 2026 and concludes on 2nd April 2030, allowing for call-off contracts that must not exceed £112,500 each, exclusive of VAT. The procurement process adhered to Northern Irish devolved regulations and included an exploratory enquiry period ending on 23rd February 2026, with the tender submission deadline being 4th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data security advisory services, particularly those in the SME sector, as evidenced by the successful award to Integrity360 Limited, a company recognised for such expertise. The comprehensive framework allows participating businesses to engage in multiple call-off contracts, creating potential for long-term business relationships and revenue streams. Firms equipped to deliver high-quality security assessments, consultancy, and compliance support would find this framework particularly suitable to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6334962 - DoF Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor(s)

Notice Description

The Department of Finance is seeking to establish a Framework agreement for the provision of a Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor to aid departments in achieving full Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance. The Qualified Security Assessor will work directly with each department to assist/teach each department towards attaining full PCI DSS compliance and providing the knowledge needed to maintain compliance in the future. As such this will be a new collaborative framework allowing each Dept / public bodies to make a Call-Off Contract for the support and services required. For all Contracting Authorities that may avail of this Framework, please see the tender documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041514-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

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

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2030 4-5 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
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Integrity Communications Limited

INTEGRITY360 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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