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title: "PCI QSA SPECIALIST-LUCID SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LTD"
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# PCI QSA SPECIALIST-LUCID SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LTD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1020ab3-289a-44cf-886f-77ff23ba4b7f

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), concerns the award of a contract titled "PCI QSA SPECIALIST-LUCID SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LTD." This contract falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and support. Located in Blackpool, England, the procurement method employed was selective, with the contract awarded on 26th June 2018. The contracting period commenced on 11th July 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on 10th October 2018, with a total value of £22,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT consulting services, compliance audits, or related fields. Businesses that have experience in Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and previous work with governmental bodies may find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. The focus on compliance and verification services in contact centres further underscores the demand for expertise in this sector, opening avenues for SMEs looking to expand their offerings within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The awarded contract reflects an agreement between DWP and Lucid Support Solutions to use a PCI QSA Specialist to conduct a review of DWP Contact Centres and the payment card processes taken from customers over the phone. The review will provide the Authority with information as to whether current practices are compliant with PCI Compliance Standards and whether there are any areas required to be improved. The review will result in a report of the specialists findings. The contract is to commence on 11/07/18-10/10/18 and amounts to PS22,000. The specialist will work with DWP staff members currently involved in the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5181de2b-d138-406a-b45c-b62e5ca61f6f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2018 - 10 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUCID SUPPORT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2018 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5181de2b-d138-406a-b45c-b62e5ca61f6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5181de2b-d138-406a-b45c-b62e5ca61f6f
  6th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d3d14dd-fe11-48ba-98c9-3d351cd60d91
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