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title: "Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)"
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# Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ca3fba6-bc71-49e6-bda0-7bf23d13ee1f

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for an Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as part of the G-Cloud 12 framework. This service package, valued at £84,000, consists of a GAP analysis assessing the MCA's current capabilities against government cyber security standards. The procurement process followed a selective method, concluding the tender period on 28 April 2021 and the contract period spanning from 29 April 2021 to 25 October 2021, with the award notice published on 21 September 2021. The services were required in the South East region of England.

This opportunity is well-suited for service providers specialising in personnel supply and temporary staffing, particularly those with capabilities in information security and cyber security analysis. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find an advantageous position in bidding for such services, given the emphasis on specialised skills that can support the MCA in enhancing its cyber resilience.

## Notice

Procurement of a suite of services under the G-Cloud 12 framework to deliver an interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and GAP analysis of the MCA current capability against the cross government Minimum Cyber Security Standard and Departmental Security Health Check.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeb2d5d-32ac-4110-a611-a391e555b542 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2021 - 25 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUOD ORBIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeb2d5d-32ac-4110-a611-a391e555b542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeb2d5d-32ac-4110-a611-a391e555b542
  21st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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