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title: "PS23280 - Technical evaluation of Security Narrative of the DSIT funded FRANC projects"
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# PS23280 - Technical evaluation of Security Narrative of the DSIT funded FRANC projects

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6581f184-61fe-4fe5-80ef-64ee9bff543b

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the technical evaluation of the Security Narrative of the DSIT funded FRANC projects. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender was initiated as a selective process, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period starts on November 20, 2023, and ends on March 27, 2024. The tender deadline was on October 20, 2023, and the location of the procurement is in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in telecom cyber security aspects to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to engage in this procurement process. The specific focus on the DSIT Future Networks Programme, FRANC Programme, calls for expertise in this area, making it ideal for businesses with experience in similar projects and tight timelines. Interested entities should ensure alignment with the programme requirements and the ability to deliver within the specified time frames.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM3764 Cyber Security Services 3 DPS. Brief Description of Requirement To outsource a security insights reporting activity to an independent and external supplier. The security insights of the DSIT Future Networks Programme, FRANC programme. This requirement is tightly aligned to the FNP FRANC programme and therefore there is a need to ensure completion of the activity in line with the FRANC programme (see above end date). To ensure an accelerated activity, the supplier should have proven experience with the telecom cyber security aspects of the DSIT FNP FRANC Programme and the resources to manage the activity within the mentioned time frames.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd923b8-b0ec-489a-bec8-6f7c60a0f860 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 27 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,750 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2023 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd923b8-b0ec-489a-bec8-6f7c60a0f860

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd923b8-b0ec-489a-bec8-6f7c60a0f860
  21st November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/710ead45-dbd6-4191-90f9-6a03a3478a8b
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