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title: "Payment Card Industries - Data Security Standards Assessment and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-04"
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# Payment Card Industries - Data Security Standards Assessment and Support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5881d9f-820f-4617-a6e3-58a0d4044410

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## Summary

Durham County Council has initiated a public procurement process for the contract titled "Payment Card Industries - Data Security Standards Assessment and Support." This contract, valued at £88,000, falls under the business services industry, particularly in consulting and security services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 24 January 2020. The contract will commence on 1 April 2020 and is set to continue until 31 March 2024. The primary location for the project is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in data security compliance and consulting services. Businesses equipped to assist in PCI compliance, review past work, or offer ongoing guidance could greatly benefit from this contract. Potential competitors would likely include consulting firms and security specialists who can demonstrate relevant experience and skills in line with the objectives outlined by Durham County Council.

## Notice

This contract is for Payment Card Industries - Data Security Standards Assessment and Support. The primary objectives of the contract are to: * Review the works completed in each previous year * Ensure compliance at PCI * Assist in the completion of relevant SAQs * Provide Advice and Guidance as and when required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bc4d88-5615-4e3d-be96-1943267010d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,456 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bc4d88-5615-4e3d-be96-1943267010d8
- 4 Nov 2019 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba94e4ee-a1a8-4b0e-818d-f5f510e368ea
- 4 Nov 2019 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2538e5-4e6c-4971-8aab-b30ce9a5b280

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bc4d88-5615-4e3d-be96-1943267010d8
  4th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba94e4ee-a1a8-4b0e-818d-f5f510e368ea
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2538e5-4e6c-4971-8aab-b30ce9a5b280
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30a74b14-12ff-e911-80fb-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via the following link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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