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title: "Certified Cyber Security Services 2"
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# Certified Cyber Security Services 2

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64af904d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is leading the procurement process for "Certified Cyber Security Services 2," a vital framework aimed at enhancing cyber security across UK public sector bodies, including government departments and local authorities. This open procurement procedure allows interested suppliers to participate until the tender period ends on 8 December 2016. The awarded framework agreement, which commenced on 28 February 2017, holds an estimated contract value of £110 million and spans various locations, including the UK and overseas territories, focusing on computer-related professional services.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in cyber security services. With a variety of roles available, including risk assessment, penetration testing, and incident management, firms with expertise in consultancy and technological solutions will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers must be registered on the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite to participate, ensuring that those with established frameworks and certifications in cyber security can effectively engage with this lucrative contract.

## Notice

THIS IS A NOTIFICATION OF AWARD FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. DETAILS OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS PROVIDED AS AN ATTACHMENT Crown Commercial Service, as the Contracting Authority, has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 of the Contract Notice (attached), and any future successors to those organisations, which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. Cyber Security Services 2 is the 2nd iteration of the Cyber Security Services commercial agreement for helping the Public Sector stay safe online by, preventing, mitigating or managing cyber security risk and attack. This procurement will provide access to a range of Certified National Cyber Security Centre Services such as: 1. Certified Cyber Consultancy; https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/articles/become-certified-cyber-security-consultancy 1.1 Risk Assessment; 1.2 Risk Management; 1.3 Security Architecture; 1.4 Audit & Review ; 1.5 Incident Management. 2. Penetration Testing: CHECK https://www.cesg.gov.uk/scheme/penetration-testing . 3. Cyber Incidents (CIR): https://www.cesg.gov.uk/scheme/cyber-incidents. 4. Tailored Evaluation (CTAS). Additional information: Date of Award: 28 February 2017 Candidates were assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (implementing the Directive) on the basis of information provided in response to an Invitation to Tender. This procurement was managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants had first to be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. IMPORTANT NOTES: a) the contract value stated in this Notice is merely an estimate, as Crown Commercial Service has not guaranteed any supplier a minimum level of business through this framework agreement; b) while the term of this framework agreement is one year, Crown Commercial Service has the option to extend the term by a period or a combination of periods not exceeding a further 2 years beyond the initial expiry date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca21cb-76ed-4785-9b54-6a8268bf44f6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR7 0HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Broadland |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe St Andrew South East |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca21cb-76ed-4785-9b54-6a8268bf44f6
- 5 Dec 2016 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca21cb-76ed-4785-9b54-6a8268bf44f6
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca21cb-76ed-4785-9b54-6a8268bf44f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ca21cb-76ed-4785-9b54-6a8268bf44f6
  5th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/EB6CD483-3570-48C1-B78B-ED18A94736C3
  RM3764ii Framework Agreement.v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/103F68A3-8327-4D65-880C-B374F1140681
  RM3764ii Call-Off Contract.v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01E57549-68D6-4716-937F-DE9DAFA5EE62
  RM3764ii Call-Off Contract Stardard Terms.v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/629B6430-C438-4DAD-9BA9-24E29083F5DB
  RM3764ii Mini Competition and Call-Off Procedure
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/686B2986-D473-43BF-A5F6-1F25533EC1EA
  2. RM3764ii Buyer Needs.v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/486C4E31-4CAB-41D3-AB4A-4E15B74FB90A
  1. RM3764ii Invitation.v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4C5DF50B-722B-4E2D-A436-492EDD283D38
  3. RM3764ii CCS Needs.v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/E09E9395-BE75-4BAE-B96F-9730F311427F
  4. RM3764ii Your Offer.v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A19CB1B5-5794-4DC7-9BE3-9140B459AF45
  2016-OJS210-382951-en
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/F3E969B8-DDC5-4985-B6F1-A367A4CDC825
  RM3764ii MI Reporting Template (MISO).v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df288731-1b80-4a91-b2d0-29f6094df64d
  List of Successful Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/157285ca-8041-453b-9ef5-0b4c55a8f5ba
  Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b64d7156-8378-4d70-ad40-4f19ff209382
  Call Off Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cb98e7e-1234-45c6-9189-85a9ae068f05
  Mini Competitions and Call Off Procedure
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/964be40b-53b8-468b-93f6-ea4e4020d312
  Call Off Contract Standard Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3c1a560-ccda-467b-9dbc-f7f991d7cec0
  Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d671e66-ecc7-49e8-b436-a43ea849a05f
  Contract Notice Additional Information 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe34ac84-fe50-4b87-9de7-5ba380aa8ce0
  Contract Notice Additional Information 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9aa79255-1b06-4933-8b8a-9eec61dbf05d
  Contract Notice Additional Information 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d1c8fd6-7cce-4877-a984-4fb506389cf1
  Contract award Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.cesg.gov.uk/scheme/cyber-incidents
- https://www.cesg.gov.uk/scheme/penetration-testing
- https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/articles/become-certified-cyber-security-consultancy

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