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title: "Gulf Strategy Fund - Kuwait: Cyber Security Accelerator Hub"
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# Gulf Strategy Fund - Kuwait: Cyber Security Accelerator Hub

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf34c9ad-e2ce-4303-9962-ff791e787696

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "Gulf Strategy Fund - Kuwait: Cyber Security Accelerator Hub". This project falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract is located in London, United Kingdom, with a value of £149,550. The procurement method used was a single tender action, considered below threshold, and the contract period commenced on 4th October 2021, running until 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in cyber security services, start-up acceleration, and related IT consulting. Businesses with expertise in launching accelerator programmes, particularly those that can identify and nurture regional talent within Kuwait, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The successful supplier, CyLon Limited, exemplifies the type of innovative organisation that can contribute to this growing sector.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice relates to the award of a contract to deliver a virtual cyber security accelerator programme in Kuwait designed to identify regional talent, accelerate and launch start-ups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c76696-8212-45f7-8d55-922f59933eab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,550 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 2AH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYLON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c76696-8212-45f7-8d55-922f59933eab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c76696-8212-45f7-8d55-922f59933eab
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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