--- title: "Scarborough Cyber Security Cluster Strategy - Professional Services and activity delivery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96a7ff1b-c5b2-423c-975c-6b6296bd4362" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96a7ff1b-c5b2-423c-975c-6b6296bd4362" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96a7ff1b-c5b2-423c-975c-6b6296bd4362.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96a7ff1b-c5b2-423c-975c-6b6296bd4362.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-03" --- # Scarborough Cyber Security Cluster Strategy - Professional Services and activity delivery Buyer: SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96a7ff1b-c5b2-423c-975c-6b6296bd4362 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96a7ff1b-c5b2-423c-975c-6b6296bd4362) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96a7ff1b-c5b2-423c-975c-6b6296bd4362.json) ## Summary The Scarborough Borough Council is initiating a tender for professional services and activity delivery related to the Scarborough Cyber Security Cluster Strategy with a focus on Operational Technology. The total value of the contract is £140,000, and the deadline for tender submissions is October 17, 2022. The contract period is set to start on October 18, 2022, and end on April 14, 2023. This opportunity falls under the IT services category and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The buying organisation, Scarborough Borough Council, located in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, is looking to create a national centre of excellence for cyber security. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet support. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender, which aims to develop skills and talent, create high-value jobs, and foster economic growth in cyber security. The initiative seeks to drive industrial growth and establish Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast as a hub for cyber security excellence in Operational Technology. Businesses that can contribute to new and innovative cyber security solutions will find this tender suited to their expertise. ## Notice Scarborough Borough Council is seeking professional services, advice, support and delivery of a defined pilot programme of activity in furtherance of our draft Cyber Security Cluster Strategy (with Operational Technology focus). This will include the production of an Evaluation Report of all activity delivered as part of the pilot programme, as well as completion of the final draft of the Scarborough Cyber Security Cluster Strategy. The Scarborough Cyber Security Cluster programme, which is the product of public and private sector collaboration over the past 18 months, is strategically important because of its alignment to a number of National and Local Policies, including * Scarborough LEP Local Industrial Strategy * LEP's Workforce Skills Strategy * Y&NY LEP Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan * Scarborough Local Plan * Scarborough Town Centre Strategy * National Planning Policy Framework * UK Covid-19 Recovery Strategy * UK Industrial Strategy * International Research & Innovation Strategy * Department of Education Post-16 Skills Plan * National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS) The principal aim of creating a Regional Cyber Security Cluster in Scarborough is to develop skills and talent, create high value jobs and drive economic prosperity and industrial growth. It is a key element of our Devolution Deal for York and North Yorkshire The Scarborough Cyber Security Cluster Strategy aspires to establish Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast as national centre of excellence for cyber security with a specialist focus on OT - backed by a strategic partnership between government, industry and academic institutions - creating new opportunities, product, services and solutions to new and existing business and providing new, innovative and in demand cyber security skills. The cluster will be built around a network approach, drawing on existing strength and capabilities, physical buildings may come in time and Scarborough's proposed FabLab+ facility will have a pivotal role ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab07c65a-36b4-466f-8f6d-9664e5c1a6c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 3 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2022 - 14 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | 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 | SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SCARBOROUGH , NORTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO11 2HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Scarborough and Whitby | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 3 Oct 2022 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab07c65a-36b4-466f-8f6d-9664e5c1a6c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab07c65a-36b4-466f-8f6d-9664e5c1a6c5 3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53507&B=UK Documents are available to download here: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER - https://www.scarborough.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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