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title: "DInfoCom/0136 - DCO Certified MLS Training"
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# DInfoCom/0136 - DCO Certified MLS Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fc024e1-a8f5-4cc9-b6b4-375ee610ceb0

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## Summary

The "DInfoCom/0136 - DCO Certified MLS Training" tender, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is focused on the training services sector, specifically aimed at enhancing the Army's cyber resilience through specialised training programmes. This procurement, valued at £2,580,000, falls under a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period has ended, with the contract start date set for 14th October 2020, and it will run until 14th September 2022. The training will primarily be delivered in England, at various training networks and hubs.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in training services, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and digital skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in delivering comprehensive training programmes could find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in this contract may enhance their visibility and enable them to strengthen their relationship with public sector organisations, thereby contributing to their growth and expansion within the defence and security industry.

## Notice

The Army Cyber Risk (inadequate resilience) impacts the freedom of the Army at home and away, in barracks and on active deployments and exercises, as a TLB and as a lever of national power. At sub-threshold, the Army is under attack from a variety of actors who seek to undermine, disrupt and embarrass it. The risk is real, significant, evolving and needs treating through 1) technological protection, principally funded by the MOD Cyber Programme, 2) a whole force cultural change through the Army Security Culture work, and 3) through the upskilling of specialist All Arms digital professionals. It will take some years before the Initial and Subsequent Trade Training begins to address the latter; the Army needs to address the skills gap now. A near term training-focused intervention will directly contribute to improving Army cyber resilience. The Army Defence Cyber Operations was identified as high risk on the Capability Audit 19, and in 2018, CDS Defence Support (CDS) was contracted to deliver a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for Level 2 (L2) Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) training and a Formal Change Request (FCR) was raised. The (then) Information Systems and Services (ISS) Cyber Delivery Team was unable to cost a non-equipment centric FCR and in Mar 19 Army CEMA gained approval to deliver aspects of the TNA. This requirement will provide students access to training networks/hubs to retain and develop network security and cyber skills.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c165d96-7341-448b-b9c2-7af4eeeb4b85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2020 - 14 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,580,000 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2020 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c165d96-7341-448b-b9c2-7af4eeeb4b85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c165d96-7341-448b-b9c2-7af4eeeb4b85
  14th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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