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title: "Framing the nature and scale of cyber security vulnerabilities within the current IoT landscape"
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# Framing the nature and scale of cyber security vulnerabilities within the current IoT landscape

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6102fe68-55a9-4b86-bfaa-7dbce96e1bd8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Framing the nature and scale of cyber security vulnerabilities within the current IoT landscape" was conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. This research contract, which falls under the market research services category, is based in London (SW1A 2BQ) and reached the award stage as of December 13, 2019. The contract period began on December 17, 2019, and is set to conclude on March 31, 2020. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period officially closing on November 6, 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and cyber security, particularly those with expertise in the Internet of Things (IoT). Companies that can effectively analyse cyber security vulnerabilities within the consumer IoT landscape will be well-suited to leverage this opportunity. By engaging with this contract, businesses can not only contribute to the regulatory efforts of the UK government but also enhance their portfolio by showcasing their capabilities in a critical and emerging field.

## Notice

A contract to undertake research for 'framing the nature and scale of cyber security vulnerabilities within the consumer IoT (Internet of Things) landscape' as part of DCMS's plans to regulate consumer IoT Security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860b642e-be04-4305-8f9d-b86542e7b822 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,725 |
| 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 DIGITAL, 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 | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2020 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860b642e-be04-4305-8f9d-b86542e7b822

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860b642e-be04-4305-8f9d-b86542e7b822
  13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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