Tender

Cyber Security Services 3

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has established a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) titled "Cyber Security Services 3" to aid central government departments and the broader public sector in procuring cyber services. This procurement falls under computer-related services, with a focus on certification, services, standards, and experience. Based in Liverpool, England, the buying organisation is the Crown Commercial Service, operating under the category of computer-related services. The tender, currently in the amendment stage, has been extended to conclude on 13th February 2029, with the contract period starting on 14th February 2029. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure for projects above the threshold. The estimated total value of the tender is £800 million, with the relevant procurement period reflecting the duration of the DPS, originally set for 60 months.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the computer-related services sector, particularly those offering cyber services, support, consultancy, audit, and testing. The DPS is open to suppliers meeting specific filters and encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. By providing a flexible purchasing framework, it enables businesses to compete for contracts via calls for competition, thus facilitating growth and partnership opportunities within the public sector. Companies with the relevant certifications, standards, and experience in delivering cyber services are well-positioned to benefit from this significant financial commitment from the Crown Commercial Service.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Services 3

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 60 months and has invited bidders to request to participate for the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS. This DPS provides central government departments and the wider public sector with the opportunity to procure cyber services from a range of suppliers. The DPS filters are for certification, services, standards and experience. Appointed suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This notice is to advise that this DPS has been further extended to 13/02/2029 and based on current spend profiling the estimated total value will remain as PS800million. Additional information: This DPS was extended to 13/02/2025 and based on the spend profiling at that time the estimated total value was increased to PS255million. This DPS was further extended to 13/02/2027 and based on the spend profiling the estimated total value was been increased to PS800million. Please be advised that this DPS has been extended for the final time and the end date will be 13/02/2029. Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64aed323-0711-4e27-8793-9d4bc5131ef2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8a6f7a-ea75-4463-b05a-a56c140a7582
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2029 - 13 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 345 410 2222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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