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title: "IT Security Consultancy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# IT Security Consultancy

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e82db373-13bb-48fc-97c5-3b0a21882bcc

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for "IT Security Consultancy" services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV: 72222300) and was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period extended from 4th June 2023 to 4th June 2024, and the total contract value was GBP 63,360. The procurement stage was at the Award stage as of 24th July 2024, with the initial tender period having closed on 3rd June 2023. The services will be delivered in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT security firms, particularly those with a focus on consultancy services. Given the completion of this contract and its substantial value, it highlights a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the IT sector to partner with esteemed institutions such as the University of Birmingham. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, taking advantage of the direct procurement method which often favours specialized and agile firms. The awarded supplier, Cyber Guide Ltd, a large company from Coventry, exemplifies the successful collaboration potential within this sector.

## Notice

IT Security Consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8cb8dec-ffc3-4479-b593-f3f04f627185 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2023 - 4 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,800 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYBER GUIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8cb8dec-ffc3-4479-b593-f3f04f627185

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8cb8dec-ffc3-4479-b593-f3f04f627185
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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