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Cyber Security Services 3

THE VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE

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03 Oct 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has concluded a selective procurement process to secure a partner for Cyber Security Services, specifically for Cyber Incident Response. This procurement falls under the Information Systems or Technology Planning Services category (CPV 72222200) and is valued at £87,000. Conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the contract commenced on 26th June 2025 and will extend until 25th June 2027. The delivery location is Addlestone, England, with postal code KT15 3LS. The procurement stage is now complete, following its award on 3rd March 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the cyber security industry, particularly those with expertise in information systems and technology planning. The process was open to small and medium enterprises, making it an excellent prospect for smaller cybersecurity firms aiming to expand their client base by partnering with government departments. The successful bidder, NCC Group Security Services Ltd, illustrates the competitive advantage large firms possess in such selective procurement methods. This contract showcases potential growth opportunities for businesses that can meet the demanding requirements of public sector clients in the UK.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Services 3

Notice Description

Cyber Incident Response Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7c11b65-2fa1-4b8f-9258-9dfa4a81a471
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8873fbd4-832f-4c73-8fe2-eac93fb36c7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2027 1-2 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
THE VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE
Contact Name
Lucy Outhwaite
Contact Email
l.outhwaite@vmd.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ADDLESTONE
Postcode
KT15 3LS
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
New Haw
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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