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title: "prj_4328 - Provision of Cyber Security expert"
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# prj_4328 - Provision of Cyber Security expert

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a571306-68f8-4593-8e5a-eb18ac6f964c

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently completed the procurement process for a cyber security expert, titled "prj_4328 - Provision of Cyber Security expert," under the industry category of System and Support Services (CPV: 72250000). The contract was awarded to Blockphish, with the key location being London, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, in compliance with PCR2015 Regulation 32. The tender period ended on 27th September 2024, and the contract period spans from 7th October 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of GBP 1,455,800.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and technical expertise to align themselves with government contracts. Such tenders are particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the specified suitability criteria. Organizations capable of providing advanced cyber security solutions and technical support may find this contract rewarding, both in terms of financial compensation and the potential for long-term collaboration with government bodies like the DSIT.

## Notice

the provision of a cyber expert to provide cyber security and technical expertise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe1494d-01a6-4db4-993b-bc2bc5d42c81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award of a Contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with PCR2015 Regulation 32 (9)he negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for new works and services consisting of the repetition of similar wor |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,455,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,860 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON, |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOCKPHISH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe1494d-01a6-4db4-993b-bc2bc5d42c81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe1494d-01a6-4db4-993b-bc2bc5d42c81
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3340f203-74e7-4d90-98c8-8d3cd996faff
  n/a

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