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title: "Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)"
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# Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f39e204-cc8b-4f29-a5ab-c84d0737e13c

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) recently completed a procurement process for the position of Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), classified under technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The contracting process began with a tender period that closed on 17th November 2021, followed by the contract being awarded on 18th November 2021. This initiative took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £50,400. The CISO’s role is crucial for enhancing MCA's cybersecurity capabilities while the search for a permanent appointment is ongoing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in cyber security and consultancy services. Businesses capable of providing expert guidance in cyber security, particularly those experienced in governmental standards and processes, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging at a senior stakeholder level aligns with MCA's need for strategic leadership, thus inviting firms that can navigate complex security landscapes to participate.

## Notice

Procurement of services under the G-Cloud 12 framework to deliver an interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to support MCA as they progress the outcomes of a GAP analysis of the MCA current capability against the cross government Minimum Cyber Security Standard and Departmental Security Health Check. The CISO will lead the development and leadership of the Security capability and act as technical expert in their filed engaging at Board and senior stakeholder level across the business. This isto support the MCA whilst a permanent CISO is recruited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d420eb-0944-4ca1-8d37-254ca69431a1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,400 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUOD ORBIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d420eb-0944-4ca1-8d37-254ca69431a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d420eb-0944-4ca1-8d37-254ca69431a1
  7th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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