Tender

CYBERFIRST INTERNATIONAL IN JAPAN

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 08:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 11:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "CYBERFIRST INTERNATIONAL IN JAPAN". This project, located in Japan, falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 13th February 2026, a tender submission deadline on 10th March 2026, and an award period concluding on 30th March 2026. This initiative aims to establish delivery partners for the CyberFirst International Programme, granting a nonexclusive licence to use the programme's trademark, subject to formal approval.

This tender offers notable opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in computer-related professional services seeking international expansion. Organisations with a strong record in maintaining programme quality, integrity, and impact would be well-positioned to compete. The successful applicant, benefiting from a potential contract period of one year with renewal options, would gain valuable exposure by aligning with a central government initiative, thereby enhancing their credentials and expanding their market presence internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CYBERFIRST INTERNATIONAL IN JAPAN

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to identify and appoint delivery partners capable of upholding the quality, integrity, and impact of the CyberFirst International Programme in new international contexts. DSIT invites proposals from organisations to deliver the programme in Japan. Successful applicants will be granted a nonexclusive licence to use the CyberFirst trademark and associated branding, subject to formal approval and adherence to brand guidelines, and will be required to enter into a programme agreement with DSIT for a minimum initial term of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: if satisfactory services provided and takeup of the Marque

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06489c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010751-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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