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title: "The Best TLS Training in the World"
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buyer: "SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED"
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# The Best TLS Training in the World

Buyer: SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d36eacbd-d493-4aee-a022-e603da83aef0

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## Summary

The contract for 'The Best TLS Training in the World' has been awarded by Shared Services Connected Limited in England for the provision of Education and training services. The procurement method used was direct through Single tender action (below threshold). The contract worth £16,500 GBP was awarded to PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT LTD. The tender closed on 23rd February 2023, with the contract period running from 24th February 2023 to 24th February 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specialising in education and training services within the United Kingdom. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly appealing. Businesses adept at providing secure server deployment and encrypted web application services should consider bidding for the next similar procurement opportunities. Understanding of PKI standards and encryption technologies is crucial for success in such tenders.

## Notice

'Best TLS Training' is designed to allow learners to understand both the theory and practice of SSL/TLS and Internet PKI. Designed by the author of the much acclaimed Bulletproof SSL and TLS, this practical training course teaches delegates how to deploy secure servers and encrypted web applications and understand both the theory and practice of Internet PKI. Objectives 1.Understand threats and attacks against encryption 2.Identify real risks that apply to DWP systems 3.Deploy servers with strong private keys and valid certificates 4.Deploy TLS configurations with strong encryption and forward secrecy 5.Understand higher-level attacks against web applications 6.Use the latest defence technologies, such as HSTS, CSP, and HPKP 7.Learn about key PKI standards and formats 8. Understand where practice differs from theory 9.Analyse certificate lifecycle in detail 10.Evaluate PKI weaknesses and how they affect you 11.Deploy robust protection using public key pinning 12.Learn about what's coming in the future 13.Opportunity to interactively practise what Learners have studied. Method of Delivery Online/Virtual

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a146f9-8342-45f7-b386-bdb9095b66d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED |
| Locality | 0 |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY5 3TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Wyre |
| Electoral ward | Victoria & Norcross |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool North and Fleetwood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 07:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a146f9-8342-45f7-b386-bdb9095b66d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a146f9-8342-45f7-b386-bdb9095b66d1
  19th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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