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CSPS - NCSC Accredited Security Review

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSPS - NCSC Accredited Security Review" has been concluded by the Cabinet Office, located at 70 Whitehall, London. This process involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at conducting an independent security assessment of Capita's Civil Service Pensions security control environment. The industry category for this contract is Research and Development services on security and defence materials, under CPV code 73400000. The contract was awarded to Actica Consulting Limited, to be carried out from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026, with a total value of £67,450. The award status was active as of 30th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs interested in the security assessment sector, as the procurement was designed to accommodate small to medium-sized enterprises. With the contract already awarded, businesses in similar fields or those interested in future opportunities should consider engaging with framework agreements set by the Cabinet Office. The procurement structure allows such businesses to participate and expand their presence in government defense and security sectors, thereby promoting sustainable business growth through government partnerships.

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Notice Title

CSPS - NCSC Accredited Security Review

Notice Description

To undertake an independent security assessment of Capita's Civil Service Pensions security control environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b0f3fc2-eac4-4818-bf89-025be6b5e34a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8bcd6e-a0d5-41f6-bf69-691bc93089b2
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£746,151 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ACTICA CONSULTING

ORACLE

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