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title: "External Evaluations for Cyber Security Skills Programmes"
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# External Evaluations for Cyber Security Skills Programmes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2864daf-3515-471b-ab01-0de45cfd02e3

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "External Evaluations for Cyber Security Skills Programmes." This initiative falls under the research and development services category, with a contract value of £236,221.50. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 24th January 2022 and concluded on 30th June 2022, with the procurement stage now marked as awarded. The final award notice was published on 21st February 2022.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, consultancy services, and cyber security evaluations. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, as the process is tailored to accommodate and promote their participation in public contracts, thereby fostering business growth in these sectors.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a supplier to conduct independent evaluations for pilot cyber security skills programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c5def2-092a-47f1-9ee3-a052c450a9ed |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £236,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £236,221 |
| 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c5def2-092a-47f1-9ee3-a052c450a9ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c5def2-092a-47f1-9ee3-a052c450a9ed
  21st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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