Award

Secure Application Service

FCDO SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 13:09

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by FCDO Services, a central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, UK, pertains to the delivery of a "Secure Application Service." This project, valued at £32,000, focuses on tackling operational efficiency, security, and cross-domain functionality while mitigating data aggregation risks. The contract procurement was completed without competition, using a direct procurement method under the 2023/54 UKPGA legislative framework. The contract was awarded to ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED and is part of the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with key dates including a scheduled future signature on 23 February 2026 and a contract period spanning from 24 February to 5 April 2026. Delivery addresses cover multiple regions throughout the UK, providing a comprehensive geographical scope for service implementation.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those focused on IT solutions and security applications. With its focus on improving operational efficiency and security, businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage their skills to enhance service delivery. Especially suited for small and medium enterprises, as ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED exemplifies, this contract allows for significant business growth in the technology sector. Companies looking to expand their footprint in government-focused digital services will find that such projects offer a platform for innovation and broader market entry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Application Service

Notice Description

A secure application service designed to address specific challenges around operational efficiency, security, and seamless cross-domain functionality, mitigating data aggregation risks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06142f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008951-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 5 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06142f-2026-02-02T13:09:34Z",
    "date": "2026-02-02T13:09:34Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06142f",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXRT-4666-VHHJ",
            "name": "FCDO Services",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXRT-4666-VHHJ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Hanslope Park",
                "locality": "Milton Keynes",
                "postalCode": "MK19 7BH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-12285965",
            "name": "ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "12285965"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PDGT-5429-TVQD"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Orchard Place",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1H 0BF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "enquiries@acubed.it"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.acubed.it",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PXRT-4666-VHHJ",
        "name": "FCDO Services"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06142f",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Secure Application Service",
        "description": "A secure application service designed to address specific challenges around operational efficiency, security, and seamless cross-domain functionality, mitigating data aggregation risks.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 32000,
                "amount": 30000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-12285965",
                    "name": "ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "71621000",
                            "description": "Technical analysis or consultancy services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKD",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKF",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKG",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKH",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKI",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKD",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKF",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKG",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKH",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKI",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-04-05T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "008936-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008936-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-02T12:51:51Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "008951-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008951-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-02T13:09:34Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-02-23T23:59:59Z",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}