Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c85-af6f-73dc-bcd2-932adc3f9755/adaptive-security-service [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Adaptive Security Service [Department for Work and Pensions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions) Estimated value £593,877 Published 20 May 2021 Deadline Closed 6 Apr 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender A DWP-wide decision has been taken to adopt the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a benchmark for security controls, covering digital services as well as the wider department. An initial assessment has been made across digital to establish the current levels of compliance against the Tier-4 "Adaptive" level to create a gap-analysis, and roadmap and a formal programme is to be established to deliver the implementation of appropriate security controls. The department is looking for a service to assist the engineering transformation mapped to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Adaptive Security tier of capability. ## CPV classification Management-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fee008d1-c796-417f-a856-cbe323d6cfae) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileDepartment for Work and Pensions: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)