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title: "SEC004 (Previously ARC015)_Security Architect_ DEFRA Unity (25/10/16-31/03/18)"
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# SEC004 (Previously ARC015)_Security Architect_ DEFRA Unity (25/10/16-31/03/18)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08d955e8-5d56-4d9e-b8c3-97177d7c9f73

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), seeking a Security Architect for the UnITy Programme titled "SEC004 (Previously ARC015)". The tender was initiated on 25th October 2016 and concluded on 31st March 2018. This selective tendering process was classified under the CPV code 98113000, focusing on services furnished by specialist organisations. The value of the contract is £273,737. The mandatory submission deadline was 22nd September 2016, emphasizing the need for interested parties to have access to the Bravo portal to receive tender documents.

This contract presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialised in information security management, particularly those providing consultancy and architecture services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those with a proven track record in delivering similar services within challenging project environments. Engaging in this tender could enhance a business’s portfolio and establish stronger connections within the public sector.

## Notice

The Programme requires a Security Architect to produce, manage and deliver information security management design products and to be a key contributor to the development of Information Security approach, governance, architecture and management in Defra on the UnITy Programme. Without this role, delivery will be delayed resulting in extra costs Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b19619-d77b-42c0-8711-ab41cd2196ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,737 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,737 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON, |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations
- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b19619-d77b-42c0-8711-ab41cd2196ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b19619-d77b-42c0-8711-ab41cd2196ba
  10th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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