Planning

Royal Navy Cyber Transformation Industry Engagement Event

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 12:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Royal Navy Cyber Transformation Industry Engagement Event" is currently in the planning stage, facilitated by the Ministry of Defence. This initiative, scheduled for 2nd September 2025, aims to involve the participation of industry partners in a virtual event via Microsoft Teams. The event will provide a strategic overview of the Royal Navy's Cyber Programme and forthcoming procurement opportunities. Key figures like the Royal Navy Chief Information Security Officer and the Navy Commercial Lead will spearhead the session. The industry category targeted is IT services, with a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support, specifically within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The involvement in future procurement activities will be governed under the Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System, with the first tender anticipated for release in late September 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to register by 1st September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT consulting, software development, and cyber security services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage in this process. By participating, businesses can expand their operation within public sector cyber security services, aligning with national defence strategies. Furthermore, registered entities on the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS have a first-mover advantage to access upcoming procurement opportunities, positioning themselves for potential long-term collaborations with the Royal Navy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Navy Cyber Transformation Industry Engagement Event

Notice Description

Royal Navy Cyber Transformation Industry Engagement Event The Royal Navy invites industry partners to attend a virtual session providing a brief strategic overview of the Royal Navy's Cyber Programme and upcoming procurement opportunities. Date & Time: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 Time: 11:00 - 12:30 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams The session will be led by the Royal Navy Chief Information Security Officer, Jonathan Stamper, and Navy Commercial Lead, Hannah Streatfield. It will outline the Royal Navy's Cyber Strategy and introduce forthcoming procurement activities to be launched via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM3764.3 - Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). To participate in these future procurement opportunities, suppliers must be registered and accepted onto the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS. Further details on how to register can be found linked within the attached document. The first tender release is anticipated in late September. To register your attendance, please email: navyfd-comrcl-procureteam@mod.gov.uk and include your full name, organisation, and email address. Attendance is limited to 2 persons per organisation and will be on a first come first serve basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5eaf214-6841-4145-90ac-a63b3e272785
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b738a007-c0d4-4ece-861c-f50ff8756041
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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