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22 Jul 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26116 - OfDIA Cyber Security Consultancy" was conducted by DSIT, located at Polaris House, Swindon, England. This process, falling under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000), covers cyber security consultancy services. The contracting process was concluded as an award notice on 22 July 2026. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the CCS RM3764.3 - Cyber Security Services 3 DPS, with a focus on NCSC Assured Services. The intended delivery locations span the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. The contract commenced on 20 July 2026 and is set to end on 30 July 2027.

This cyber security consultancy tender offers significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital identity ecosystems and threat assessments. Businesses that can conduct cyber security analysis, architecture mapping, and develop measurable security objectives are well-suited to compete in this sector. The awarded contract, valued at £47,300, was granted to Avella Security Limited, a small enterprise with a registered office in London. Firms with a similar structure and capability in providing specialised consultancy services within the specified geographical regions and timeline could find similar competitive opportunities in future procurements of this type.

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Notice Title

PS26116 - OfDIA Cyber Security Consultancy

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM3764.3 - Cyber Security Services 3 DPS, With filters - NCSC Assured Services Cyber security analysis of the digital identity ecosystem, including architecture mapping, threat assessment, and development of measurable security objectives to inform Trust Framework policy outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b37d7a2-2243-4c14-8f48-3ba0ce5d59e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1af803-e15f-4470-bc25-3e477a1d8436
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

AVELLA SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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