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title: "Study on the alignment of TBEST cyber assurance to the security standards used by UK telecommunications companies"
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# Study on the alignment of TBEST cyber assurance to the security standards used by UK telecommunications companies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fa58a11-6c85-42b9-a948-0640bf711c54

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## Summary

The public procurement process commenced with the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT seeking consultancy services for a study on cyber assurance standards in the telecommunications industry. The tender, titled "Study on the alignment of TBEST cyber assurance to the security standards used by UK telecommunications companies," was classified under telecommunication consultancy services and took place in London, UK. The procurement method used was a selective process as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23 November 2018, with the contract starting on 13 December 2018 and running until 13 March 2019. The total value of the awarded contract was £48,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the telecommunications consultancy sector. Businesses that specialise in cyber security, regulatory compliance, and telecommunications standards would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders like this. Engaging with the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT could lead to further contracts and collaborations in the expanding field of cyber assurance and related services.

## Notice

DCMS require a study on the alignment of cyber assurance to the security standards used by UK telecommunications companies. The study seeks to identify the set of existing standards, component parts and their respective strengths / weaknesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f56682-cfbb-4654-b11c-c5e419f52e5d |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2018 - 13 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 (SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f56682-cfbb-4654-b11c-c5e419f52e5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f56682-cfbb-4654-b11c-c5e419f52e5d
  19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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