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PS25364 - GovAssure Assessment

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for GovAssure Assessment, facilitated by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, has reached the award stage as of 25th March 2026. This project falls within the Research consultancy services sector (CPV code: 73210000) and covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. Conducted through a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system, this tender provides a comprehensive GovAssure Assessment service to meet cybersecurity needs. The contract commenced on 13th March 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2026, indicating its concise timeline for service delivery.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, by offering a pathway into high-demand consultancy services within the cybersecurity domain. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity consultancy services are ideally suited to participate in similar future projects. The procurement exercise concluded with Actica Consulting Limited, an SME, being awarded the contract valued at £96,700, showcasing the opportunities for nimble businesses with specialised consultancy capabilities to secure government contracts. As demand continues for robust cybersecurity practices across diverse geographical areas, entities with relevant expertise can leverage such tenders to expand their market presence and establish long-term governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

PS25364 - GovAssure Assessment

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. ICS had a requirement for the provision of GovAssure Assessment via RM3764.3 Cyber Security 3 DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9038ae43-ed73-499c-82f0-974e0f8556e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f943e35-3ca5-4924-a1be-08cebe799eb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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