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title: "Cyber Security advice and support to local authorities"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4df878f-3d7d-4630-a593-c621626f13da"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION"
published: "2018-04-24"
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# Cyber Security advice and support to local authorities

Buyer: THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4df878f-3d7d-4630-a593-c621626f13da

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## Summary

The Local Government Association is initiating a procurement process for "Cyber Security advice and support to local authorities." This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 4th May 2018. The contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically classified as consulting and support, and encompasses delivery across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. Interested parties can find the initial market engagement notice and further details through Contracts Finder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security consultancy, IT services, and support tailored for local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender, as they can provide the innovative expertise required to enhance cyber security protocols and responses within the public sector. Competing firms can leverage their knowledge to contribute to a crucial government initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience of local government against cyber attacks.

## Notice

As part of the LGA's wider work to help councils improve, we need to draw on expert advice to help us prepare and deliver our own programmes. We are currently working with the local government sector to raise the profile of cyber security and are about to start work on a programme to help the sector access and improve the arrangements they have in place to both prevent and respond to cyber-attacks. We are looking for individuals for this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2880bcbf-11f5-4252-a470-ad070846114c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2018 at 12:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2880bcbf-11f5-4252-a470-ad070846114c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2880bcbf-11f5-4252-a470-ad070846114c
  24th April 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/171e8b7e-7cf1-4d39-bcf3-b5e9ca283964
  Brief for support for cyber security

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