# Cyber Schools Programme

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

## Key facts

- Buyer: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
- Supplier: [Futurelearn Limited](/suppliers/futurelearn/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £20,000,000
- Tender value: £20,000,000
- Award date: 10 July 2017
- Published: 17 November 2017
- Contract start: 11 July 2017
- Contract end: 31 August 2021
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a78ab774-e8eb-46df-a698-a7fafde8c77a-182669
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88aa0dfd-c4aa-4514-b279-4b3b724b72e7

## Description

To meet the aim of creating a new cohort of cyber security talent to strengthen the UK's cyber security skills pipeline, the Department is seeking a service provider/consortium of service providers to develop and deliver an ambitious extracurricular programme for 14-18 year olds who demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm and a high cyber aptitude \(latent or developed\) for cyber security\. Students will embark on a four year study programme of high quality cyber security education and training to gain exceptional quality and sought after cyber security skills and experience\. The programme will strengthen the skills pipeline and embed cyber security as an exciting and recognised career choice\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78ab774-e8eb-46df-a698-a7fafde8c77a-182669)