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title: "Technology Security (NIST) Review"
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# Technology Security (NIST) Review

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c388c76-f5d5-4e1f-a900-74e26b1d2f4b

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for a "Technology Security (NIST) Review" project. This falls under the industry category of information systems or technology strategic review services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, and the tender process was initiated through a selective "call-off from a framework agreement." Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th November 2024, the contract starting on 16th December 2024, and ending on 28th February 2025. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 32,337.5 and has been given to Bridewell Consulting Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in cybersecurity and technology assessment services. Businesses that can lead and support evidence gathering, maturity analysis, and provide strategic guidance under the NIST framework would find this tender particularly beneficial. Moreover, as the procurement process supports SMEs, smaller firms with adequate expertise in technology security can stand a competitive chance, fostering growth through such strategic government contracts. This project offers a valuable opportunity to work closely with Ofsted's security team and enhance their cybersecurity maturity, thus contributing to a major public sector initiative.

## Notice

Working with Ofsted's security team, the Successful Supplier will lead on the evidence gathering and maturity analysis and provide guidance and support to the team during the process and at handover upon completion of the analysis. The outcome will provide a clear indicator of where Ofsted currently sits across the security controls under the NIST framework. The intention is to map this the 18 CIS Critical Security Controls.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ce2e64-b8ad-4b9f-8b90-727f99de0633 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,337 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,337 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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 | BRIDEWELL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ce2e64-b8ad-4b9f-8b90-727f99de0633

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ce2e64-b8ad-4b9f-8b90-727f99de0633
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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