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Cyber Security Services

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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28 May 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS), located in London, England, orchestrated a public procurement process titled "Cyber Security Services" to enhance its Digital Identity programme. This procurement, tagged under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000), reached the award stage on 1st March 2025, with ACCENTURE (UK) LIMITED being selected as the successful supplier. The framework agreement initiated was selective, marked by a call-off approach, and the contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, valued at £9.5 million. The procurement supports GDS’s digital advancements and potential contract locations focus on the London region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in cybersecurity. With a significant contract value, it provides a lucrative opportunity for growth and collaboration with a government entity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete in such tenders given the contract's SME suitability criteria. Companies with a robust offering in cyber security consulting, software development, and internet support services are particularly apt for such contracts, potentially fostering long-term relationships with government agencies.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

Cyber Security services contract to support GDS's Digital Identity programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63c331fc-7e0c-4690-9934-da32581e74e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f3155e-bec8-488a-bf74-7584157eb108
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
Large

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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Harry Webb
Contact Email
harry.webb@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07463757824

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLBORN
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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