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title: "Security Architecture Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7a6212d-8061-4dbd-87ae-1b95cc38e686"
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published: "2020-10-12"
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# Security Architecture Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7a6212d-8061-4dbd-87ae-1b95cc38e686

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for 'Security Architecture Services' aimed at providing cloud security design and developing implementation roadmaps. This tender falls within the IT services industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 72000000. The procurement method utilised was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement; the contract value was set at £108,450. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021, with delivery based in the North East of England. The tender was awarded on 30th September 2020, and the relevant documentation has been published on the official platform for contracts.

This opportunity may particularly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. Companies with expertise in security architecture and cloud solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, enabling them to expand their service offerings and engage with government clients.

## Notice

Provide cloud security design, proportionate security architecture services, controls and develop implementation roadmaps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc364e7d-86d8-4aa4-93e7-d20f36c1e61c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,450 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAYER 7 IT SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc364e7d-86d8-4aa4-93e7-d20f36c1e61c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc364e7d-86d8-4aa4-93e7-d20f36c1e61c
  12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/679fb9e8-4deb-46d4-81e6-f4a42dab8926
  n/a

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