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title: "CES Security Assurance"
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# CES Security Assurance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-798d0b65-237a-4d2c-9dfe-6a5114faaec0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "CES Security Assurance" under the Computer-related professional services category. The contract focuses on delivering Information Assurance and Security Accreditation for Core Enabling Services activities, supporting multiple Cloud platforms. Located in Wiltshire, England, the procurement was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th September 2024 and the contract period spanning from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The value of the contract is GBP 455,680, and the procurement stage is complete with the award being made on 29th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security accreditation and information assurance, particularly those experienced with Cloud platform security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially suitable, given the highlighted suitability for such organisations. Large firms like Experis Manpower Group, the awarded supplier, have already set a precedence, indicating a competitive environment that requires robust capabilities in specialised security support. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector, especially in highly secure environments, would benefit from engaging in similar tenders.

## Notice

To deliver Information Assurance and Security Accreditation. Specialist Security support is required to meet assurance of Core Enabling Services (CES) activities in order to deliver multiple Cloud platforms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb0f13e-a542-43a8-bd8a-a249ebc660fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £455,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £456,680 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIS MANPOWER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb0f13e-a542-43a8-bd8a-a249ebc660fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb0f13e-a542-43a8-bd8a-a249ebc660fe
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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