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AI Cyber Security Standards

DSIT

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08 Jul 2026 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has closed the procurement for a contract titled "AI Cyber Security Standards." This initiative is classified under "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" with the procurement stage at the award phase. The agreement was awarded to Accenture on 15 June 2026, with a contract period from 22 June 2026 to 31 March 2027, valuing GBP 84,500. The service areas include the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and worldwide locations. Procured through a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, this project is key in supporting the development of standards for emerging technologies, enhancing both UK growth and public trust.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs involved in business services, particularly those specialising in consulting and cybersecurity solutions. With the focus on embedding UK policy priorities into global standards, companies adept in technology law, consulting, and security stand to benefit from contributing to and shaping global market and regulatory approaches. Engaging in such contracts can boost a company's profile while fostering leadership in cyber and AI security sectors within technical committees. Potential participants had the opportunity to align their offerings with the UK's strategic objectives, thereby reinforcing their market standing and expanding business reach across multiple international regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Cyber Security Standards

Notice Description

Standards are a key part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)'s approach to securing critical and emerging technologies. To support secure-by-design technology development and deployment, DSIT has been supporting the development of standards across a variety of technology areas in ETSI, including cyber security standards for AI and consumer Internet of Things. This contract will support DSIT's work to: - Strengthen cyber security outcomes in technologies vital to cyber power - Embed UK policy priorities and DSIT Codes of Practice into global standards - Maintain UK leadership in technical committees relevant to cyber and AI security The work will directly support UK growth, security, and public trust in emerging technologies by shaping standards that influence global markets and regulatory approaches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aae255d8-b835-429f-a2a4-37df086349cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df0df041-b05a-4c49-90e0-594593b1e20c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 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
DSIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE

Further Information

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