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title: "Cyber Schools Programme"
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# Cyber Schools Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88aa0dfd-c4aa-4514-b279-4b3b724b72e7

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Cyber Schools Programme," an initiative designed to enhance the UK's cyber security skills pipeline for 14-18 year-olds. This programme, valued at £20,000,000, aims to nurture a new cohort of cyber security talent through an extensive educational and training programme. The contract was awarded to Futurelearn Limited, with the contract period spanning from 11 July 2017 to 31 August 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers within the education and training services industry.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specializing in cyber security and technology. Companies that offer innovative educational programmes, online training solutions, or have expertise in cyber security could find valuable prospects in supporting the development and delivery of similar initiatives. The project's focus on cultivating talent among young individuals aligns with current trends towards enhanced digital skills training, making it a strategic area for growth for businesses aiming to engage with the education sector.

## Notice

To meet the aim of creating a new cohort of cyber security talent to strengthen the UK's cyber security skills pipeline, the Department is seeking a service provider/consortium of service providers to develop and deliver an ambitious extracurricular programme for 14-18 year olds who demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm and a high cyber aptitude (latent or developed) for cyber security. Students will embark on a four year study programme of high quality cyber security education and training to gain exceptional quality and sought after cyber security skills and experience. The programme will strengthen the skills pipeline and embed cyber security as an exciting and recognised career choice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78ab774-e8eb-46df-a698-a7fafde8c77a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 AND 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 | FUTURELEARN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2017 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78ab774-e8eb-46df-a698-a7fafde8c77a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78ab774-e8eb-46df-a698-a7fafde8c77a
  17th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=266472428
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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