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title: "DHSC: FGO: UKCVS - Appointment of a Security Information Risk Advisor (SIRA)"
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# DHSC: FGO: UKCVS - Appointment of a Security Information Risk Advisor (SIRA)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2efc8283-23e7-48c1-b42d-c25099bd1bb4

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the appointment of a Security Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) as part of the UK COVID Vaccine Security project. The contract involves Cyber Security Governance split into 4 work packages and has a total value of £519,200. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period ranges from 1st December 2021 to 31st March 2023, with the tender closing on 22nd October 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to compete for contracts with the DHSC. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited for this opportunity. The contract location is in London, and the industry category is services. Businesses should take note of the key dates and deadlines outlined in the tender, which provides details on the contract's scope and potential for business growth.

## Notice

UK COVID Vaccine Security (UKCVS) - Appointment of a Security Information Risk Advisor (SIRA). Cyber Security Governance. Work is Split into 4 Work Packages: * WP1 Initiation * WP2 Discovery * WP3 Analysis & Recommendations * WP4 Presentations Initial contract period is 01/12/2021 to 31/03/2022 = PS129,800 +VAT (subject to Time and Materials/Expenses). Provision to extend by a further 12 Months (subject to business case and budget approval) with a maximum end date of 31/03/2023 and total expenditure capped at PS519,200 +VAT (subject to Time and Materials/Expenses).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910c8f7e-ef6b-4a63-b643-52fc20cb1c65 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £519,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £519,200 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910c8f7e-ef6b-4a63-b643-52fc20cb1c65
- 12 Apr 2023 at 13:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dacf1cd-538c-4525-9280-9232de088fef
- 12 Nov 2021 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dacf1cd-538c-4525-9280-9232de088fef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910c8f7e-ef6b-4a63-b643-52fc20cb1c65
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dacf1cd-538c-4525-9280-9232de088fef
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000GwcE/vti0YTsoLoK4sSpw8gHB91v.G5iDqDessRHpIvbmxVY
  DHSC_UKCVS_SIRA_G-Cloud12 Call-off Contract_Redacted_FV1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d9bd473-803b-4bac-9d8b-5b63e0b91852
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64cc6645-0118-4efe-b9ee-c9c6b6785521
  DHSC_UKCVS_SIRA_G-Cloud12 Call-off Contract_Redacted_FV1.0

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