Planning

DSA Cyber Security

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 10:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is advancing a procurement process under the title "DSA Cyber Security", classified under the industry category of data security software development services. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement milestone scheduled to conclude on 7 January 2026. It invites businesses to participate in an early market engagement event at the beginning of January 2026. The procurement covers various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond, with a principal contact location in London, England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly data security solutions. SMEs are encouraged to consider this engagement, as the procurement process supports small and medium enterprises. With the expected availability of the procurement in early to mid-2026, companies with expertise in cybersecurity can position themselves to enhance their market presence and expand by collaborating with the Home Office. The focus on software development for security provides a lucrative avenue for firms seeking growth and innovation in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSA Cyber Security

Notice Description

This is an Early Market Engagement Notice to inform the market of a procurement opportunity that will become available early to mid 2026. This is also to inform the current market of an engagement event that we will be looking to run early Jan 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57c3ed0b-7f1c-4504-9dca-dec3ebd3d972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6a5dbb-3447-45e1-8555-8f59b8c342ae
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jeremy.bowland@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Further Information

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