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Research on Cyber Security in Supplier Management and Procurement

DSIT

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16 Oct 2025 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, has completed a public procurement process titled "Research on Cyber Security in Supplier Management and Procurement," falling under the industry category of computer-related professional services. This contract, valued at GBP 64,900, follows a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract was awarded on 1st October 2025 and commenced on 7th October 2025, lasting until 31st March 2026. The tender process ended on 22nd September 2025, marking the closure of the tendering period. The primary procurement category was services, and the tender was specific to locations within the United Kingdom, particularly targeting regions in London.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity and IT professional services, especially those capable of contributing innovative solutions to supplier management and procurement processes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that support voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage with such opportunities, primarily given the procurement's suitability criteria. Partnering on such contracts can not only enhance business portfolios but also open new avenues for growth in the burgeoning field of cybersecurity, enabling successful bidders like Ipsos Market Research to expand their expertise and influence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on Cyber Security in Supplier Management and Procurement

Notice Description

Provision for Research on Cyber Security in Supplier Management and Procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff2f15e9-4152-426a-b2ef-9159f7023a91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c0d09c-b468-4155-92e6-a5e0ece6e17b
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

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1W 1YW
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
St Katharine's & Wapping
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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