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title: "Worcestershire Cyber Security Support - AWARD"
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# Worcestershire Cyber Security Support - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef7eb8b8-4a95-4a7e-95f4-f3a41724d6ee

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a suitable service provider for the "Worcestershire Cyber Security Support" project, which aims to enhance cyber security capabilities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Worcestershire. This initiative has identified the region as a potential national centre of excellence for cyber security, with the tender closing date set for 4pm on Friday, 10th March 2017. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, having received a total contract value of £127,500, set to commence from 13th April 2017 and concluding by 31st August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cyber security software development and data protection services, to engage in a growing sector critical to digital security. Companies equipped to provide training and support services tailored to SMEs' cyber security needs will find this contract appealing. Furthermore, firms interested in expanding their footprint in the UK’s burgeoning cyber industry can benefit from Worcestershire's strategic priority aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth through private sector investment.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) have identified the potential for the county of Worcestershire to become a national centre of excellence for Cyber Security. Projected growth in the sector, combined with a concentration of skills, knowledge, resources and expertise, provides Worcestershire with the opportunity to be a market leader in the UK. Sustainable economic growth and business retention is the key priority for the County Council, the district councils and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. Set out in our corporate plan the Open for Business strategy focuses on 'rebalancing' Worcestershire's local economy through a series of measures aimed at encouraging and supporting private sector investment, business and employment growth. The Government has recognised the need for action in this area of cyber security, with the production of 'The UK Cyber Security Strategy, protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world'. The strategy sets out the actions to reduce the risk and secure the benefits of a trusted digital environment for businesses and individuals. The County Council is seeking to appoint a single service provider for the provision of Cyber Security Support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as part of the Growing Cyber Programme. This will address the local demand for awareness training by providing a range of services to improve the cyber security of SMEs. The closing date for tender applications is 4pm on Friday 10th March. For details of how to apply for this tender please read the Tender Guidance Document 27th February 2017 UPDATE Tender question responses added as a synopsis document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c47299b-3c13-4bf4-a348-85de17030fc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,500 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48731000 - File security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 72212731 - File security software development services
- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2017 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c47299b-3c13-4bf4-a348-85de17030fc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c47299b-3c13-4bf4-a348-85de17030fc9
  7th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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