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title: "CYBER SKILLS AND CAREERS INSPIRATION PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b682"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2021-09-07"
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# CYBER SKILLS AND CAREERS INSPIRATION PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b682

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is conducting a procurement process titled "Cyber Skills and Careers Inspiration Programme for Young People" within the education and training services sector. This contract, valued at approximately £3 million, aims to engage secondary school students aged 11-14 in cyber security. The open procurement method signifies that all interested parties can submit tenders. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 29 June 2021, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 31 August 2021, lasting until 31 March 2022, with potential renewal options available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, digital content creation, and communication campaigns. Companies that specialise in developing digital learning solutions or have experience in engaging underrepresented groups within educational settings are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on enhancing young people's interest in cyber careers, this initiative not only supports the local economy by training the next generation but also presents a chance for businesses to contribute to critical skills development in the UK’s cyber security landscape.

## Notice

As part of the National Cyber Security Programme, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires design and delivery of a programme to build enthusiasm and engagement for cyber security amongst young people of secondary school age - and at a point that leads up to and includes pupils' decision points on subject choices for further study. The required services will focus activity in 3 core areas: *A Digital Solution(s) to inspire and support 11-14 year old young people's engagement with cyber security across the UK. *Regional pilot interventions to support the Digital Solution and, importantly, to embed and deepen engagement of it with under-represented groups and in areas of disadvantage. *A Targeted Communications Campaign, to support both the promotion of the Digital Solution and to embed and deepen engagement to build awareness and enthusiasm for cyber careers in the target audience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the National Cyber Security Programme, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires design and delivery of a programme to build enthusiasm and engagement for cyber security amongst young people of secondary school age - and at a point that leads up to and includes pupils' decision points on subject choices for further study. The required services will focus activity in 3 core areas: *A Digital Solution(s) to inspire and support 11-14 year old young people's engagement with cyber security across the UK. *Regional pilot interventions to support the Digital Solution and, importantly, to embed and deepen engagement of it with under-represented groups and in areas of disadvantage. *A Targeted Communications Campaign, to support both the promotion of the Digital Solution and to embed and deepen engagement to build awareness and enthusiasm for cyber careers in the target audience. The Department's aim is to continue to build the UK's cyber security talent pipeline by influencing the perceptions, subject choices and interests of young people (aged 11-14 yrs), and their commitment to further their learning and interest in cyber security.

Renewal: Subject to availability of funding and Department's need there will be an option to extend the contract for further two years, if deemed appropriate in increment of one year on each instance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022111-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,896,745 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2021 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022111-2021
- 28 May 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012048-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/dcms
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=623996047
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Education-and-training-services./4R5NWG3NB4

## Provenance

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