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title: "UC Digital WA Security Architecture"
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# UC Digital WA Security Architecture

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4523eb23-783e-4d51-8f0c-9c877f1d4148

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which issued a tender titled "UC Digital WA Security Architecture" to provide Secure Design, Compliance and Assurance Services for the UC Working Age Digital Delivery Programme. This project falls within the technical services category, specifically in the IT services sector, and is located in Blackpool, England. The procurement method used was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30 March 2020, while the contract entered into effect on 1 April 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2021, with a total contract value of £286,500.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and IT consulting to grow their business. With the focus on compliant and secure digital services, companies with expertise in technical services and IT support are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead to establishing long-term relationships with government bodies and expanding service offerings in the growing digital security landscape.

## Notice

Secure Design, Compliance and Assurance Services to recognised industry standards across the UC Working Age Digital Delivery Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ef890c-2154-4557-85ce-9641314a8719 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,500 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYBER SECURITY SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2020 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ef890c-2154-4557-85ce-9641314a8719

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ef890c-2154-4557-85ce-9641314a8719
  28th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c601c9f-0694-446b-b7ee-1f695cf19a91
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