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Strategic Security Partner

Met Office

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08 Sep 2026 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office procured Strategic Security Partner Services, covering strategic security support within the wider IT services market, including consulting, software development, internet and support services. The requirement is classified under CPV 72000000 and is categorised as a service. Delivery is associated with the South West of England, with the Met Office based in Exeter. This is a buyer-specific technology and security requirement rather than a general construction, supply or facilities contract. Businesses with experience providing strategic security partner services, supported by IT consulting and related digital service capability, are the most relevant comparators for understanding the requirement and the type of work commissioned.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Bridewell Consulting Ltd. The award date was 1 September 2026, for £1,850,000 including the published estimated value range of £850,000 to £1,850,000. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. It was conducted using a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, with tender responses due by 17 August 2026 at 2pm. The Met Office identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Bridewell Consulting Ltd is the named supplier and the award has active status.

This award provides a clear example of the Met Office’s demand for a strategic security partner delivered through a framework call-off. It is relevant to businesses operating in IT security, technology consulting and associated digital support, particularly smaller firms able to provide strategic rather than purely transactional services. A credible future competitor would need to show that it can act as a trusted security partner, combine advisory capability with practical IT support, and work effectively with a public-sector technology organisation in the South West. The selected supplier’s SME status also indicates that this type of requirement can be pursued by a specialist smaller business, rather than only by a large systems integrator.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Security Partner

Notice Description

Strategic Security Partner Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f4b39c3-cb2e-4018-80a8-c2637319a2f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fde4652-52f4-4dc5-92c6-3eb5f1d8856d
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Met Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bridewell Consulting Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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