Award

714995450 - DEFENSE CYBER OPERATIONS (DCO) - DEFENSIVE CYBER TRAINING SERVICES -CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 14:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for Defensive Cyber Training Services to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD, with a completion status. This falls under the "Training software package" industry category. The procurement process was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £9,429,470 GBP, is located in Corsham, South West England, with the delivery addresses postcode SN13 9NR, the exact location for services. The tender period ended on 1st December 2025, while the contract period spans from 11th February 2026 to 30th November 2028. The most recent activities were marked by the publishing of the award notice on 11th February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber operations and training software services. Being a part of the services procurement category, it is inviting for SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding their understanding and service offering in the defence sector. Large entities like CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD, which hold the supplier role, are well-suited to compete, but the Ministry of Defence is open to diversified suppliers from varying scales. Businesses adept in cybersecurity training and those looking to engage in public contracts will find this rewarding, given the strategic importance and significant value attached to this project. The procurement method via a selective framework agreement offers structured yet competitive bidding opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714995450 - DEFENSE CYBER OPERATIONS (DCO) - DEFENSIVE CYBER TRAINING SERVICES -CAN

Notice Description

To deliver training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9657f95-9439-4421-924f-2339319d8409
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12957947-26c0-4580-96cd-9f861ca8adcc
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,429,470 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,429,470 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
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)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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