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title: "CBT - Security Architect Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8a1db9f-eed2-423f-9c36-3100557f5162"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2025-05-01"
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# CBT - Security Architect Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8a1db9f-eed2-423f-9c36-3100557f5162

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed the contracting process for the provision of "CBT - Security Architect Services" through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement falls under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, and support. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, is set to provide services across various digital initiatives in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract period began on 1st May 2025 and will continue until 30th April 2027. The tender was active in the award stage on 1st May 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth potential for IT service providers with expertise in security architecture who can deliver high-level digital solutions. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services within the public sector. As the contract is already awarded to Layer 7, an SME, this illustrates the favourable conditions SMEs can leverage to establish themselves in government procurement projects. Businesses capable of innovating and supporting digital advancements are ideally positioned to participate in similar future contracts.

## Notice

2.7. The Contracting Authority are seeking proposals for suppliers to deliver and support aspects of the high-level outcomes and services across several Digital initiatives, using their Security Architecture expertise and knowledge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bfc589a-59a1-433a-960d-dbffee3b9e94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAYER 7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bfc589a-59a1-433a-960d-dbffee3b9e94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bfc589a-59a1-433a-960d-dbffee3b9e94
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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