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title: "Security Architecture and Design service for Citizen Information"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Security Architecture and Design service for Citizen Information

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd4604ea-bec1-479d-b146-6717614a0e5d

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a contract for Security Architecture and Design services aimed at supporting Agile delivery squads within its Citizen Information division. This procurement, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), utilised a selective method via a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 11th August 2021, with a total value of £139,050, and will run from 11th August 2021 to 31st March 2022. The services are located in the North East region of England, specifically in Blackpool (postal code NE98 1YX).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT security and consulting services. Businesses that offer expertise in agile methodology and have the capability to deliver security oversight can leverage this contract's framework to expand their operations and establish a relationship with a major governmental department. Competing for such opportunities can enhance visibility and foster growth in the competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Agile delivery squads within CI require a specialist security service to support delivery timelines. The impact on the business should this contract not put in place is that we will be unable to complete the architecture design of strategic application products without security design and oversight, risking late identification of security gaps in the application products and delaying the ability to deliver and achieve value from the products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b8fe9a-8cc7-4849-8545-a87679ab485a |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,050 |
| 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

- 23 Aug 2021 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b8fe9a-8cc7-4849-8545-a87679ab485a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b8fe9a-8cc7-4849-8545-a87679ab485a
  23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d010ad3-64be-4127-82f3-42a0fef13b52
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