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28 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Cyber Security Awareness Training" has been completed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located at Town Hall, Blackburn, UK. The contract was awarded to Broad Peak Cyber Limited on 28th July 2026 and will commence on 29th July 2026, running until 28th July 2027, with potential extensions up to 2030. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services including consulting and support, and was conducted using a limited competition method due to its below-threshold value. The award was for a single lot targeting the UKD41 region, with a gross value of £73,498.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for companies specialising in IT and cyber security services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Broad Peak Cyber Limited are well-suited to compete for such contracts, particularly those with expertise in cyber security awareness and training. Businesses focusing on innovative IT services, consulting, and awareness training can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their market presence, enhance their portfolio, and develop long-term government contracts in the rapidly growing cyber security sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cyber Security Awareness Training

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a Contract for the Provision of Cyber Security Awareness Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d505
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071121-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,248 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROAD PEAK CYBER

Further Information

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