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title: "Cyber security incident response services"
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# Cyber security incident response services

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4d8d6bf-b7f2-4e67-8337-b847ff39a47a

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed the procurement process for "Cyber security incident response services" under the industry category "Investigation and security services". The procurement followed a selective, restricted procedure and is now in the Award stage. The contract was awarded to Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC) on 22 August 2024, with the service set to commence on 26 August 2024 and run until 31 July 2029. The procurement for this service is valued at £320,000 and covers the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, investigation, and response services. While the contract is not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with the capacity to handle extensive cybersecurity threats and responses would be well-suited to compete. By collaborating with Ofqual, a reputable regulatory body in the education sector, successful suppliers can enhance their credentials and increase their visibility in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Cyber threat investigation and response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eae4d1d-4547-4e72-837a-59c14562695d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP (PWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eae4d1d-4547-4e72-837a-59c14562695d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eae4d1d-4547-4e72-837a-59c14562695d
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT168797
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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