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DSIT - WPT - Transition to Cabinet Office

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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14 Oct 2026 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) bought specialist technology transition and advisory services to support the AI Security Institute’s move into the Cabinet Office. The work covers governance and delegated authority, management of the technology transition, design of the future technology estate, and security assurance. It is a technology and IT advisory services requirement, rather than a purchase of software packages. Delivery is in London. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so it may be relevant to specialist firms with experience supporting complex public-sector technology and organisational transitions.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Avella Security Limited on 14 October 2026. The awarded contract value is £59,840. The contract period runs from 15 October 2026 to 18 January 2027. DSIT used a selective procedure through a call-off from a framework agreement. The requirement was presented as a single service, with no lots described. The stated scope encompasses governance and delegated authority, transition management, future technology estate design and security assurance; the published information does not set out separate evaluation weightings or detailed supplier eligibility conditions. The contract award is active.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates DSIT’s demand for focused technology-transition support connected to a departmental move, combining governance advice, delivery management, estate design and security assurance. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need to bring these capabilities together and show that it can advise on delegated authority while managing a practical transition and shaping a secure future technology environment. Experience working with government organisations and handling security-sensitive technology change would be relevant to establishing credibility, although the stated requirement does not identify specific accreditations or minimum capacity thresholds. The SME suitability indicates that a specialist small or medium-sized supplier can compete through the framework call-off route used here.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT - WPT - Transition to Cabinet Office

Notice Description

Provision of specialist technology transition and advisory services to support the AI Security Institute's transition into the Cabinet Office, including governance and delegated authority, technology transition management, future technology estate design, and security assurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d6a6ded-ce57-429c-9468-f8738409cc77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fc3c48-17c1-46df-ab21-b67191ac218c
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 1-6 months
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
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVELLA SECURITY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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