--- title: "GB-London: Cyber Security Apprenticeships in Critical Sectors - Training Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5789f036-4857-4b65-8143-a6fede69a2d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5789f036-4857-4b65-8143-a6fede69a2d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5789f036-4857-4b65-8143-a6fede69a2d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5789f036-4857-4b65-8143-a6fede69a2d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT" published: "2017-01-17" --- # GB-London: Cyber Security Apprenticeships in Critical Sectors - Training Provider Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5789f036-4857-4b65-8143-a6fede69a2d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5789f036-4857-4b65-8143-a6fede69a2d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5789f036-4857-4b65-8143-a6fede69a2d0.json) ## Summary The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is conducting a tender process titled "Cyber Security Apprenticeships in Critical Sectors - Training Provider", aiming to engage a commercial training provider for the delivery of vocational training services within the cyber security sector. Located in London, this opportunity falls under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV code 80530000) and has a total contract value of £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The tender period concludes on 30th January 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 16th February 2017, lasting until 31st May 2019. The procurement method utilized for this tender is an open procedure, ensuring wide accessibility for potential bidders. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vocational training or cyber security services, as the contracting authority has indicated a preference for economic operators of this size. Businesses equipped to deliver tailored training programmes in cyber security, particularly those focusing on operational technologies and industrial control systems, would be well-suited to participate in this tender. By engaging with this contract, firms can expand their portfolio, enhance their market presence, and contribute to developing skilled professionals in an increasingly critical field. ## Notice The Department is seeking a commercial training provider in order to fulfil the requirement to train apprentices into the cyber security profession. This invitation to tender is for services to: *Deliver training energy and transport sector apprentices according to the Cyber Security Level 4 Apprenticeship Standards - Cyber Security Technologist (including both Cyber Security Technologist and Cyber Risk Analyst specialisms) and Cyber Intrusion Analyst, as set out in the published standards and accompanying Occupational Briefs and Assessment Plans, and; *To include training at this level on cyber security in Operational Technology (incorporating Industrial Control Systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec6f9a6d-2597-463d-8b8f-221c1949ea5c | | 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 | 17 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2017 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec6f9a6d-2597-463d-8b8f-221c1949ea5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec6f9a6d-2597-463d-8b8f-221c1949ea5c 17th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Cyber-Security-Apprenticeships-in-Critical-Sectors-%E2%80%93-Training-Provider/W5NES732J5 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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