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Local Government Cyber Security

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government bought cyber security services to support the continuous improvement of cyber security practices across local government, aligned with the Government Cyber Security Strategy 2022–2030 and the Government Cyber Action Plan. The work is classified as information technology services (CPV 72222300). Delivery is in England. The requirement is focused on improving cyber security practice in local government, rather than a general IT services assignment.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Bridewell Consulting Limited. The award was dated 30 September 2026 and is valued at £30 million. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with an option to extend for three further one-year periods. The contract was called off from the Government Commercial Agency’s Cyber Security Services 3 dynamic purchasing system, using a selective procedure. The stated response deadline was 1 July 2026. The published procurement information does not set out separate lots or evaluation criteria.

This award demonstrates substantial central-government demand for specialist cyber security support aimed at strengthening practices across local government. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to show that it can deliver continuous improvement, not just one-off technical work, and align its approach with government cyber security policy and action plans. The selected supplier was a large consultancy, indicating that the buyer chose a provider able to support work at significant scale. However, small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable for the procurement, so smaller specialists could be relevant where they can evidence the necessary cyber security expertise, delivery capacity and experience working with public-sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Government Cyber Security

Notice Description

Supplier to support the continuous improvement of cyber security practices in local government. Working in line with the aims of the Government Cyber Security Strategy (2022-2030) and the Government Cyber Action Plan. Additional information: Call off from the Government Commercial Agency's Dynamic Purchasing System RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3. The call-off contract includes an option to extend for three further one-year periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc233115-4b37-436c-ab79-d19afc8a4c10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d30f07-2719-4ed7-ab82-5f5698cd3af5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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 HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bridewell Consulting Limited

Further Information

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