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Security Support Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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20 Nov 2024 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a tender process for the provision of managed security support services, classified under Software support services (CPV: 72261000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £6,302,126, has been awarded to Arculus Cyber Security Limited. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract starting on 2 December 2024 and ending on 1 December 2027. The services will be delivered across multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs, as evidenced by the award to the SME Arculus Cyber Security Limited. Businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software support services can look to similar tenders for growth opportunities, particularly those that work well within framework agreement call-offs. The sizeable contract value and the international scope of service delivery make this an attractive proposition for firms capable of managing extensive security support requirements. The Ministry of Justice's focus on robust security support underscores the importance of these services in safeguarding critical operations.

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Notice Title

Security Support Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of managed security support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abe5a046-ed89-4ef3-af2c-8dfb359c1c8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf7f44e-7593-4db2-94db-417af2efe7e4
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,302,126 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,302,126 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccmdtechnologyanddigital@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCULUS CYBER SECURITY

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