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CSPS - NCSC Accredited Security Review

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for an independent security assessment titled "CSPS - NCSC Accredited Security Review," focusing on Research and Development services in the security and defence materials category. This contract is located in London, with the assessment outcome allocated a budget of £67,450 GBP. Employing a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract runs from 1st April to 30th June 2026. The award was updated on 31st March 2026, while the tender stage concluded on 6th March 2026. Actica Consulting Limited has been appointed as the supplier for this strategic security review.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSPS - NCSC Accredited Security Review

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

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
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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