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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by UK SBS, located at Polaris House, Swindon, England. The contract, titled "PS26079 - Cyber Assurance Review for i.AI Platform," falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services and was concluded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency's dynamic purchasing system. This tender covers services to be delivered across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 8th June 2026, following the tender period that ended on 5th May 2026. The contract period extends from 4th June to 3rd July 2026, valued at £22,000.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly SMEs, as confirmed by the award to Avella Security Limited, an SME. By participating in dynamic purchasing systems like the one utilised in this process, businesses can enhance their public sector portfolios and gain credibility in the industry. Companies that offer innovative cyber assurance and related IT security services are well-suited to compete for such contracts, offering potential growth and expansion in a lucrative market.

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Notice Title

PS26079 - Cyber Assurance Review for i.AI Platform

Notice Description

****This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition**** Requirement was sourced via Further Competition against Government Commercial Agency RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services DPS for the provision of a Cyber Assurance Review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8b85516-d4ef-433b-8e53-4d137395a5b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9622efd-2766-4013-a214-d514892783e6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SBS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH STAR AVENUE, SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVELLA SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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