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title: "Research and Mapping of the UK Cyber Security Ecosystem"
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# Research and Mapping of the UK Cyber Security Ecosystem

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3eb6d642-4e3b-4069-abc2-c1fdbb11f40b

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Research and Mapping of the UK Cyber Security Ecosystem". This initiative, part of the services industry, aimed to understand the factors that support cyber security businesses in the UK. The contract, awarded to Ernst & Young LLP for a value of £137,295, specifies a contract period from 28 January 2022 to 31 March 2022. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 14 January 2022.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy within the cyber security sector. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from this contract, as the DCMS seeks suppliers that possess relevant expertise in cyber security ecosystems. Potential competitors will need to demonstrate an understanding of the conditions and interventions that bolster the development of cyber security businesses, aligning their offerings with the objectives of this procurement.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a supplier to conduct research into cyber security ecosystems. Which, in this context, is considered to be the environment, conditions and interventions that support the growth of cyber security businesses, in order to better understand the factors, activities and mechanisms available to support and contribute to the development and growth of cyber security businesses in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/478e6a55-ca0c-40f7-9a1c-b1e5abd2d0aa |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,295 |
| 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 & 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/478e6a55-ca0c-40f7-9a1c-b1e5abd2d0aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/478e6a55-ca0c-40f7-9a1c-b1e5abd2d0aa
  3rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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