---
title: "CYBER SECURITY SHORT-COURSE TRAINING PROVIDER TO RETRAIN CAREER TRANSITIONERS INTO THE CYBER SECURITY PROFESSION"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2016-11-18"
---

# CYBER SECURITY SHORT-COURSE TRAINING PROVIDER TO RETRAIN CAREER TRANSITIONERS INTO THE CYBER SECURITY PROFESSION

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json)

## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is currently conducting a tender process for a cyber security short-course training provider, aimed at retraining career transitioners into the cyber security profession. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within specialist training services. The tender was published on 4th June 2016, and the tender submission period ended on 31st July 2016, with the contract expected to start on 19th September 2016 and run until 28th February 2017. Opportunities are available for potential bidders operating from the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training organisations and educational institutions specialising in cyber security and workforce development. Businesses that focus on adult education, specialised training, or skills retraining, particularly those that cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this procurement process, successful bidders can contribute to the national effort in enhancing cyber security capabilities while expanding their business footprint in a growing industry.

## Notice

As part of the National Cyber Security Programme, this pilot scheme requires the design and delivery of a training course(s), retraining individuals as competent cyber security professionals. The provider will be expected to manage the process of introducing students to potential UK employers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f0ef11-ceb6-427b-a84e-f72c789af701 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f0ef11-ceb6-427b-a84e-f72c789af701

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f0ef11-ceb6-427b-a84e-f72c789af701
  4th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=204805709
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be7710bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json.