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CISD DevSecOps Capability Support Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 May 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in Darlington, has completed the procurement process for the CISD DevSecOps Capability Support Service, which falls under the information technology services category. This contract focuses on enhancing cyber security measures within England's education sector. The awarded contract, valued at £4,752,000, will involve integrating automated security controls to defend against evolving cyber threats. Managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement process culminated with the award of the contract to Transform UK, effective from 29th May 2026 until 28th May 2028. The initiative reflects the Department’s ongoing efforts to secure educational infrastructure against sophisticated threats.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in DevSecOps and cyber security services. Companies adept in providing advanced security controls, automated solutions, and secure design practices will find this contract beneficial in enhancing their market presence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to engage in these opportunities, showcasing innovative security solutions to meet the Department for Education's cyber security demands. The contract allows participating businesses to collaborate alongside other suppliers and civil servants, fostering a robust ecosystem for cyber security development within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CISD DevSecOps Capability Support Service

Notice Description

The Department for Education is responsible for children's services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England. Cyber and Information Security Division (CISD) is a centralised function within DfE that uses people, processes, technology, and intelligence to identify and respond to operational cyber threats. The Department is facing increasing demands to secure systems, applications, and infrastructure against evolving threats. As cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated more advanced security practices such as DevSecOps and continuous monitoring are required. We are looking to put in place a commercial agreement for specialists to work closely in multi-disciplinary teams with other suppliers and civil servants to augment our Cyber Security capabilities within CISD. The resources required will be to support the integration of automated security controls into pipelines, enabling shift left security and secure by design practices and supporting development teams with secure tooling and configuration. The services aim to improve automation and operational security effectiveness across all digital platforms and services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413629c1-ccc5-47b4-87a6-413888b3d449
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,752,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,752,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 May 2028 2-3 years
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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSFORM UK (FORMERLY ENGINE PARTNERS

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