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Provision of Cybersecurity Services

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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14 Nov 2025 at 19:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Arts Council of England involved the acquisition of cybersecurity services, specifically focusing on delivering a cyber investigation report and subsequent penetration tests for their grant management system. Based in Manchester, the Arts Council, a central government public authority, undertook this procurement process through a direct method labelled "Below threshold - without competition." Although now complete, significant milestones included the contract's signing on 28th July 2025 and its active status through to the end of October 2025. The procurement was categorised under services, particularly targeting computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in cyber investigation and system penetration testing. While Precursor Security Limited, a large-scale enterprise, secured the contract, the process indicated a demand for high-level security services. Companies capable of offering robust security assessments and consultancy would benefit from engaging in similar procurement exercises, paving the way for business growth in the cybersecurity field. The information provided could be advantageous for technology firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cybersecurity Services

Notice Description

Provision of a cyber investigation report on the grant management system and subsequent system penetration tests. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994558413

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074187-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRECURSOR SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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