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title: "TLS & PKI"
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buyer: "SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED"
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# TLS & PKI

Buyer: SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-637bee2b-43ae-4a36-b843-cbdcab6c686e

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the provision of TLS & PKI training services has been completed. The buying organisation, Shared Services Connected Limited, based in England, awarded the contract to PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT LTD. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £43,200 and a contract period starting from November 22, 2023, to November 22, 2024.

This tender for TLS & PKI training services provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in education and training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this contract. Businesses interested in online/virtual education delivery with a focus on encryption technologies and security protocols can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and expertise.

## Notice

Best TLS Training s designed to allow learners to understand both the theory and practice of SSL/TLS and Internet PKI. Designed by the author of the much acclaimed Bulletproof SSL and TLS, this practical training course teaches delegates how to deploy secure servers and encrypted web applications and understand both the theory and practice of Internet PKI. Objectives 1.Understand threats and attacks against encryption 2.Identify real risks that apply to DWP systems 3.Deploy servers with strong private keys and valid certificates 4.Deploy TLS configurations with strong encryption and forward secrecy 5.Understand higher-level attacks against web applications 6.Use the latest defence technologies, such as HSTS, CSP, and HPKP 7.Learn about key PKI standards and formats 8. Understand where practice differs from theory 9.Analyse certificate lifecycle in detail 10.Evaluate PKI weaknesses and how they affect you 11.Deploy robust protection using public key pinning 12.Learn about what's coming in the future 13.Opportunity to interactively practise what Learners have studied. Method of Delivery- Online/Virtual

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bffc253-dee5-4aef-a1b7-668b5a197729 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,200 |
| 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 | SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED |
| Locality | 0 |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY5 3TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Wyre |
| Electoral ward | Victoria & Norcross |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool North and Fleetwood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bffc253-dee5-4aef-a1b7-668b5a197729

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bffc253-dee5-4aef-a1b7-668b5a197729
  23rd November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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