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title: "Security Training & Awareness Platform"
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# Security Training & Awareness Platform

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e483c6d6-94d3-4a6b-9dd8-4f834d5d5ee5

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for a Security Training & Awareness Platform. The contract was awarded to CybSafe Limited under the framework agreement RM1557.13 G Cloud 13, Lot 2 Cloud Software through a selective procurement method. The contract is valued at £90,000 and has a duration of 36 months, starting on September 29, 2023, and ending on September 28, 2026. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period closing on August 3, 2023. The CQC is the buying organisation located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The industry category is IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies providing IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in cyber security training solutions. The CQC's preference for a Security Awareness & Training platform indicates a focus on enhancing employees' understanding of cyber threats and preparedness for cyber-attacks. Companies with innovative approaches to cyber security training tailored to meet evolving threats are likely to be competitive in this procurement process.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a Delivery Partner to provide a Security Awareness & Training platform that will provide every employee with a fundamental understanding of common and contextual cyber threats, preparing them for common and more sophisticated cyber-attacks. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13), Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 075

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9cc050-f5da-442b-8a96-f1f1e8464118 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2023 - 28 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9cc050-f5da-442b-8a96-f1f1e8464118

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9cc050-f5da-442b-8a96-f1f1e8464118
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9e952c5-5b34-43be-a6bf-920937170481
  RM1557.13-G-Cloud-13-Call-Off-Contract-FINAL - Redacted

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