--- title: "Provision of Defence Cyber Protection (DCPP) Tool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-336c042a-15ea-4afa-9029-d0bc4e3a6bb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-336c042a-15ea-4afa-9029-d0bc4e3a6bb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-336c042a-15ea-4afa-9029-d0bc4e3a6bb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-336c042a-15ea-4afa-9029-d0bc4e3a6bb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Provision of Defence Cyber Protection (DCPP) Tool Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-336c042a-15ea-4afa-9029-d0bc4e3a6bb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-336c042a-15ea-4afa-9029-d0bc4e3a6bb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-336c042a-15ea-4afa-9029-d0bc4e3a6bb4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, ISS Commercial Sourcing Team is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Defence Cyber Protection (DCPP) Tool". This opportunity falls within the services sector and is positioned within the industry category of specific software packages. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 18 December 2019. The associated contract is expected to commence in April 2020 and extend to April 2025, with a total estimated value of £5 million, noting a minimum threshold of £1.8 million. This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cybersecurity solutions and software development. Businesses engaged in the provision of risk assessment tools and supplier assurance systems are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the procurement, via a restricted procedure, emphasises the importance of meeting specific criteria, making it essential for potential suppliers to demonstrate compliance with the UK's government security classification and electronic trading requirements. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Section II: File reference Section II.3 Duration in months: Instead of: CCT741 36 months Read: CCT730 60 months Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: Closing Date: Instead of: 16 December 2019 Time: 10:00 Read: 16 December 2019 Time: 10:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Electronic Trading Potential suppliers must note the mandatory requirement for electronic trading using the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) electronic procurement tool. All payments for Contractor Deliverables under the Contract shall only be made via CP&F. You can find details on CP&F at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Moderate, Reference will be advised at ITT release. Indicative timescales for the procurement: - ITT release Jan/Feb 2020 - Contract Award April 2020 The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence will be placing a contract to replace the current Supplier Cyber Protection Tool, which enables the MOD's Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) Cyber Security Model. The tool provides both Risk Assessment (RA) and Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) functionality, ensuring the process can be flowed down the supply chain. The tool is accessed via the www.gov.uk website and must adhere to UK Government Digital Service (GDS) requirements for design. It uses GDS' Verify online authentication tool to authenticate some of the users. Users log in using multi-factor authentication and are taken to a dashboard showing their existing submissions and can elect to complete an RA or an SAQ. On completion of an RA, the Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Corsham: Industry specific software package.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906eee80-6d38-494d-b68e-37dc9a7e9f6a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2020 - 29 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM | | Locality | CORSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906eee80-6d38-494d-b68e-37dc9a7e9f6a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906eee80-6d38-494d-b68e-37dc9a7e9f6a 6th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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