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28 Jul 2026 at 09:11

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for "Managed Security and Information Assurance for the Youth Justice Services - 2026". The procurement falls under the software development services category and involves providing managed security and information assurance services. These services are essential for cyber security, risk management, data protection assurance, and independent security testing aligned with government standards. The contract, valued at £632,726.16, covers delivery to locations across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services focused on cyber security and information assurance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in risk management and independent security testing could benefit from participating in or collaborating with similar governmental contracts. The selected supplier, Alpine Resourcing Limited, exemplifies the potential for growth through strategic alignment with the standards and requirements of public sector procurement, paving the way for substantial commercial opportunities in ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information across multiple jurisdictions.

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Notice Title

Managed Security and Information Assurance for the Youth Justice Services - 2026

Notice Description

Provision of managed security and information assurance services to support cyber security, risk management, data protection assurance, and independent security testing, ensuring compliance with government security standards and the protection of sensitive information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66b101a0-b4de-4e97-92e6-5e05055f5b20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a24add-8624-4fa3-99af-3d42f7be79bc
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

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


CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£632,726 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£632,726 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPINE RESOURCING

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