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title: "PCI Compliance and Cyber Security Partner"
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# PCI Compliance and Cyber Security Partner

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6f425f1-c591-40af-b95d-8eab1fe721b4

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## Summary

The contract titled "PCI Compliance and Cyber Security Partner" was awarded by Merseytravel, a transport authority based in Liverpool, England. This procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and support. The tender process, which is now complete, had a deadline for submissions on 16 March 2021, while the contract period commenced on 30 April 2021 and will extend until 30 April 2024. The total value of the contract is £79,010 for the services to be provided, which include analysis and compliance support for PCI-DSS.

This opportunity can foster business growth particularly for companies specialising in IT services, cybersecurity, and compliance consulting. Businesses that offer PCI Compliance QSA services and can assist with technical expertise in cyber safety would be well-positioned to compete. The ability to maintain compliance for card payment environments is critical for many organisations, creating a consistent demand for suppliers with the necessary qualifications and experience in this field.

## Notice

We are looking for a supplier to provide the services of a PCI Compliance QSA Services & Partner to assist with Cyber Security to carry out the following: 3.1. Carry out an analysis of our card payment environment and produce a gap analysis report in order to maintain PCI-DSS compliance and prepare for requiring a QSA assessment 3.2. Provide technical and compliance expertise to assist us in filling gaps identified in 3.1 3.3. Undertake the above annually to ensure we maintain our PCI Compliance status

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/504d7d06-f3ff-4a80-a791-e8045c530bce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,010 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECSC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/504d7d06-f3ff-4a80-a791-e8045c530bce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/504d7d06-f3ff-4a80-a791-e8045c530bce
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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