Award

Cyber Security framework & consultancy

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the Cyber Security framework and consultancy focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract, valued at £88,162.50, falls under the industry category of IT services. The initiative was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the Cyber Security Services 3 framework. Located in Swindon, England, the contract period stretches from 26th August 2025 to 25th November 2025, marking the procurement stage as Award. The supplier for this contract is Arcanum Information Security Ltd, and the award was officially published on 20th August 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cyber security and information technology services. Arcanum Information Security Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, provided they can offer expertise in security audits and code reviews. The framework arrangement allows agile businesses to leverage their capabilities and bid for specific government and organisational requisites. SMEs in the IT services industry can benefit from aligning their services with similar public sector needs, thereby expanding their client base and reinforcing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security framework & consultancy

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Security Audit and Code Review. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition via the Cyber Security Services 3 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a8ad44e-b8c7-4ebc-935f-8a71e90bac92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df52d77-d3fa-43af-abef-5ea831ee4246
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,162 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,162 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY

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