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title: "PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)"
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# PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7d2114a-5901-4f95-a05e-fe12f39b28b9

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for the title "PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)", aimed at providing assistance with a PCI DSS Compliance Assessment. This contract falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" with a total value of £82,971. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 15th February 2021 and is set to extend until 14th February 2023. The tender period ended on 20th May 2020, indicating the timeline for submissions and evaluations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance assessment services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in PCI DSS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable competition field, given the DWP's openness to such suppliers. Companies that provide services relevant to data protection and security assessments will be well-positioned to benefit from future tenders of a similar nature, fostering business growth within this sector.

## Notice

Assistance to carry out a PCI DSS Compliance Assessment of DWP business and the cardholder data environment in order to ascertain their current level of compliance against the PCI DSS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ce8d03-659e-4b89-aeae-f022b602440e |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,971 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,971 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUCID SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ce8d03-659e-4b89-aeae-f022b602440e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ce8d03-659e-4b89-aeae-f022b602440e
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89099b6c-7bd3-4c94-8345-4e18e9237e6d
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