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title: "ID 6334962 - DoF Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a3e"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# ID 6334962 - DoF Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor(s)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a3e

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## Summary

The Department of Finance in the United Kingdom, through its Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division based in Belfast, has completed a collaborative framework for the provision of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor(s). This open procurement procedure focused on the IT and financial services industry, was initiated to help government departments achieve and maintain full PCI DSS compliance. The framework agreement, valued at £1,500,000 (gross), commenced on 3rd April 2026 and concludes on 2nd April 2030, allowing for call-off contracts that must not exceed £112,500 each, exclusive of VAT. The procurement process adhered to Northern Irish devolved regulations and included an exploratory enquiry period ending on 23rd February 2026, with the tender submission deadline being 4th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data security advisory services, particularly those in the SME sector, as evidenced by the successful award to Integrity360 Limited, a company recognised for such expertise. The comprehensive framework allows participating businesses to engage in multiple call-off contracts, creating potential for long-term business relationships and revenue streams. Firms equipped to deliver high-quality security assessments, consultancy, and compliance support would find this framework particularly suitable to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The Department of Finance is seeking to establish a Framework agreement for the provision of a Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor to aid departments in achieving full Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance. The Qualified Security Assessor will work directly with each department to assist/teach each department towards attaining full PCI DSS compliance and providing the knowledge needed to maintain compliance in the future. As such this will be a new collaborative framework allowing each Dept / public bodies to make a Call-Off Contract for the support and services required. For all Contracting Authorities that may avail of this Framework, please see the tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041514-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | £1,250,000 |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRITY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED T/A INTEGRITY 360; INTEGRITY360 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66152000 - Financial market regulatory services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041514-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025773-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011013-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041514-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025773-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011013-2026
  6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://integrity360.com
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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