--- title: "GB-London: Measuring the effectiveness of Cyber Essentials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c8a8527-aec5-410c-b33d-a456138f64d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c8a8527-aec5-410c-b33d-a456138f64d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c8a8527-aec5-410c-b33d-a456138f64d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c8a8527-aec5-410c-b33d-a456138f64d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT" published: "2017-07-28" --- # GB-London: Measuring the effectiveness of Cyber Essentials Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c8a8527-aec5-410c-b33d-a456138f64d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c8a8527-aec5-410c-b33d-a456138f64d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c8a8527-aec5-410c-b33d-a456138f64d9.json) ## Summary The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is conducting a tender entitled "GB-London: Measuring the effectiveness of Cyber Essentials" located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process, categorised under evaluation consultancy services, is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period closes on 21 August 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2017 and run until 31 January 2018. The total contract value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector. Companies that specialise in evaluation methodologies, data analysis, or cybersecurity assessments would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the project aims to measure the benefits of the Cyber Essentials accreditation. By establishing a standard for evaluating cybersecurity initiatives, successful bidders will not only enhance their visibility in the market but also play a pivotal role in bolstering organisations' resilience against cyber threats. ## Notice To protect the UK's economic well-being we need to reduce the harm of cyber-attacks and make it easier for organisations to exploit the opportunities of the global digital economy. In order to determine whether Cyber Essentials, and the measures contained within it aimed at increasing the cyber resilience of an organisation, has a measurable benefit to both organisations and the economy, an evaluation of the scheme's effectiveness is required. A methodology study is therefore being commissioned to investigate the potential approach to measuring the benefit to an organisation (in terms of improved resilience/ business continuity, commercial and reputational benefit etc) of having Cyber Essentials accreditation. This study will also identify how an evaluation should be implemented, including the data to be collected, the type of analysis and what results will be produced from this and expected resource requirements. A separate commission will then take place to conduct the full evaluation (utilising the methodology determined through this contract), likely to start in the 2018/19 financial year. This research will focus on a methodology study to identify the best approach to measuring the benefits of the Cyber Essentials requirements, and separately any benefits of being certified to demonstrate the level of security to customers and suppliers. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To respond to this opportunity, please view here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TM79368Y48 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9ad696-99cf-415d-bcea-a0df54ccdae6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2017 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9ad696-99cf-415d-bcea-a0df54ccdae6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9ad696-99cf-415d-bcea-a0df54ccdae6 28th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Measuring-the-effectiveness-of-Cyber-Essentials/TM79368Y48 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TM79368Y48 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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