--- title: "CS102-Virtual Cyber Security Learning Platform PIN Competitive procedure with negotiation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BATH SPA UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-09-30" --- # CS102-Virtual Cyber Security Learning Platform PIN Competitive procedure with negotiation Buyer: BATH SPA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fa.json) ## Summary Bath Spa University (BSU) is in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire a Virtual Cyber Security Learning Platform, classified under the educational software package industry category. This project aims to support undergraduate and postgraduate cyber security courses, with the procurement method being a competitive procedure with negotiation. The key dates to note include a future notice set for 4th November 2024. The project will take place in Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, with an estimated contract value of £500,000. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke, integrated solutions for cyber security training. Companies poised to benefit the most are those with experience in developing innovative learning platforms with real-world applications, capable of meeting the stringent requirements of both current and future course demands. Collaboration potential with other universities and stepping into a growing market for accredited cybersecurity education further underlines the growth prospects for successful bidders. ## Notice Cyber Security Learning Platform for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Bath Spa University (BSU) is looking for suppliers that can support the teaching needs of students. An integrated solution is required to teach UG and PG Cyber Security courses to acceptable standards. We are seeking accreditation for the BSc course, which will likely depend on teaching these skills. There are two distinct phases of requirements based on current and expected future needs, based on course growth and the need to update our unique offering. Proposal: The proposal is to work with an external vendor/supplier to develop a bespoke platform that provides students with the necessary environment to learn key skills, offering a larger volume of options. We have yet to see a product or group of products that meet the requirements for the real world aspect of teaching students about cybersecurity to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. BSU is looking to work with a supplier or group of suppliers that can support this innovation and would be open to working in partnership with other universities or creating new learning that can be shared with other universities. Procurement Exercise: Please review the attached MoSCoW sheet and the requirements. Should you believe you can provide the functionalities required, please provide a completed response with comments along with details of your organisation and experiences to enable you to be shortlisted for the Competitive procedure with negotiation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Proposal: The proposal is to work with an external vendor/supplier to develop a bespoke platform that provides students with the necessary environment to learn key skills, offering a larger volume of options. We have yet to see a product or group of products that meet the requirements for the real world aspect of teaching students about cybersecurity to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. BSU is looking to work with a supplier or group of suppliers that can support this innovation and would be open to working in partnership with other universities or creating new learning that can be shared with other universities. Procurement Exercise: Please review the attached MoSCoW sheet and the requirements. Should you believe you can provide the functionalities required, please provide a completed response with comments if appropriate to be shortlisted for the Competitive procedure with negotiation. Options: Services may be split across more than one supplier to meet our requirements. Renewal: Depending on course needs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031117-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BATH SPA UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA2 9BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Saltford | | Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham | | Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48190000 - Educational software package ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 09:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031117-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bathspa.ac.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/39S3P75948 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Educational-software-package./39S3P75948 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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