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title: "Cyber Security Short-Course Training Provider to retrain career transitioners into the cyber security profession"
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# Cyber Security Short-Course Training Provider to retrain career transitioners into the cyber security profession

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f9d5421-4878-4c80-a199-857051356d1b

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## Summary

The Department For Culture Media & Sport has completed a public procurement process for a cyber security training provider, titled "Cyber Security Short-Course Training Provider to retrain career transitioners into the cyber security profession." This initiative, part of the National Cyber Security Programme, falls under the category of specialist training services and has a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 8 August 2016 and the contract running from 10 October 2016 to 3 May 2017, covering delivery to various locations including the UK and its overseas territories.

This opportunity is particularly suited for providers of specialist training services focused on cyber security. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include those with expertise in training and workforce development, especially those seeking to foster the career transition of individuals into the cyber security sector. Given the rising demand for skilled professionals in this field, companies involved in education and training services can benefit significantly from this growing market.

## Notice

As part of the National Cyber Security Programme, this pilot scheme requires the design and delivery of a training course(s), retraining individuals as competent cyber security professionals. The provider will be expected to manage the process of introducing students to potential UK employers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b314e1-fe61-4610-8d65-c3082690d9c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2016 - 3 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | ESCAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES (SANS INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2017 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b314e1-fe61-4610-8d65-c3082690d9c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b314e1-fe61-4610-8d65-c3082690d9c2
  23rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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