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Support and Maintainance of NSI Digital Service

CABINET OFFICE

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31 Mar 2026 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has concluded the procurement process for the support and maintenance of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 Digital Service. The contracting authority, located in London, England, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on the information technology services industry. The awarded contract is valued at £2,736,000 and is set to commence on 1 April 2026, lasting until 30 September 2027. The procurement stage was completed with the active award announced on 31 March 2026, following the tender period which ended on 7 January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those geared towards government digital infrastructure projects. Acubed IT Solutions Limited, an SME, was selected as the supplier, illustrating the suitability of similar small to medium-sized enterprises to compete successfully in such procurement processes. Engaging in projects like these can support business growth by providing long-term contracts and enhancing reputation within the public sector. Hence, businesses with expertise in digital service support and maintenance have viable prospects to expand their reach and impact through this procurement model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and Maintainance of NSI Digital Service

Notice Description

Supporting and maintaining the Digital Service for the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18875c75-104f-41a3-a2f4-1adc21c21ebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddb71d3-6d4b-4816-92a4-86efefa8c148
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,736,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,736,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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