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title: "Specialist cryptocurrency training for UK police forces and other law enforcement and public sector bodies on behalf of the NPCC Cybercrime Programme"
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buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION (CITY OF LONDON POLICE)"
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# Specialist cryptocurrency training for UK police forces and other law enforcement and public sector bodies on behalf of the NPCC Cybercrime Programme

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION (CITY OF LONDON POLICE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032733

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation (City of London Police) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of specialist cryptocurrency training directed towards UK police forces and other law enforcement and public sector bodies, under the NPCC Cybercrime Programme. The main procurement category for this tender falls under 'services,' specifically training services (CPV 80500000). The contract, valued at £817,413, was awarded on 29th March 2022, marking the procurement stage as complete. The delivery of the training services will occur across the United Kingdom and is driven by new funding provisions requiring swift action due to urgent circumstances.

This training opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth for providers equipped to deliver specialised cryptocurrency education within law enforcement frameworks. Companies with expertise in digital currency, cybersecurity training, and educational services are well positioned to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in this market not only enhances a business's portfolio but also aligns them with public sector priorities aimed at addressing emerging cyber threats, thus bolstering their reputation within the industry.

## Notice

The provision of a specialist cryptocurrency training, including licenses for online access to the bespoke advanced Investigating Cryptocurrencies training as well as associated support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An extension of the contract for the supply of specialist cryptocurrency training, including the licenses for an online access to the bespoke Foundation and Advanced Investigating Cryptocurrencies training provision and associated support services. The exisiting contract to deliver the foundation courses was awarded in January 2022 and funded via a grant under the Home Office's Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS) fund. The contract falls under Schedule 3 services of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (light touch regime). The value of the contract is PS547,413 thus under the FTS threshold. The supplier was chosen as they were able to deliver the specific courses through a self-paced distance learning model whilst possessing the specific expertise in the field required by the programme and able to deliver the courses on time in the short timescale as was required by the grant. An additional Home Office grant funding, 'top slice' funding under the ARIS fund, became available at a short notice at the end of March 2022 (on 18th March 2022), the grant having to be committed by 31st March 2022, the value being PS270,000. As a result, there was insufficient time to run a compliant procurement process. The extension and increase in contract value will bring the total contract value to PS817,413 thus over the procurement threshold for Schedule 3 services. A decision was thus made to extend the existing contract under urgency in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

### Procurement Information

Justification: The need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen, thus was considered in line with Regulation 72(1)(c). The authority considered refusing the grant, however, it believes it is in the public interest to modify the contract given the nature of the services. Moreover, the supplier is the only supplier who can provide the specific training required by the programme at such a short notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008713-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £817,413 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION (CITY OF LONDON POLICE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CSI TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 14:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008713-2022
- 29 Mar 2022 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008345-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
- https://www.csitech.co.uk/

## Provenance

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