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title: "Independent Assurance Review for DCMS Cyber Security"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Independent Assurance Review for DCMS Cyber Security

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4561ccd4-a59e-4237-980b-329e38a1ce03

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has conducted a procurement process titled "Independent Assurance Review for DCMS Cyber Security." This process falls under the industry category of IT services with a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000). The contract value is £28,250, and the service delivery location is London (SW1A 2BQ). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates include the tender period ending on 31st May 2024, the contract commencement on 23rd September 2024, and the project completion on 1st November 2024. This procurement has now reached the awarding stage, with the award confirmed on 19th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in cyber security assurance services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria laid out by the DCMS. Companies that can provide a robust and objective assessment of cyber resilience for critical systems will find this contract strategically beneficial. As the awarded contract goes to Actica Consulting Ltd, an SME located in Guildford, this procurement reinforces the importance of independence and expertise in the cyber security domain.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport requires a supplier to provide an independent assurance review of DCMS cyber security, enabling DCMS to accurately and objectively assess its level of cyber resilience for critical systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb40e33-83e1-4318-aa3d-74ab980061b5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,250 |
| 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND 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 | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb40e33-83e1-4318-aa3d-74ab980061b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb40e33-83e1-4318-aa3d-74ab980061b5
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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