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title: "Transparency Notice RM1557.12 UK Strategic Command Cyber Aptitude Testing"
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# Transparency Notice RM1557.12 UK Strategic Command Cyber Aptitude Testing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-086641e3-8020-4085-a864-8070b84964e4

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the UK Strategic Command's tender titled "Transparency Notice RM1557.12 UK Strategic Command Cyber Aptitude Testing", focusing on staff development services. The contracting authority for this tender is the Ministry of Defence, based in Shrivenham, England. This procurement process was a selective procurement method, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £184,750. The tender period concluded on 29th July 2021, and the contract commenced on 30th July 2021, running until 31st July 2023, with delivery addresses located in London.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing specialised staff development services, specifically in cyber aptitude testing for military recruitment. Suitable competitors would include those with expertise in training and assessment services, particularly those focused on the cybersecurity sector, enabling them to leverage this contract for growth and collaboration within the defence industry.

## Notice

To enable UK Strategic Command to carry out cyber aptitude tests for the assessment of potential candidates from existing service personnel, reservists and civil servants within the Ministry of Defence. Requirement procured utilising G-Cloud RM1557.12 down select

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558cae81-1e49-4b45-9768-f3b5e9721dc6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £184,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SHRIVENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN6 8LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Watchfield & Shrivenham |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEGASYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558cae81-1e49-4b45-9768-f3b5e9721dc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558cae81-1e49-4b45-9768-f3b5e9721dc6
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abb7e0c3-db18-459d-ae11-23ce2befb985
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