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Drafting Guidance for Cybersecurity Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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24 Feb 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) located in London has concluded its procurement process titled "Drafting Guidance for Cybersecurity Testing." This contract, categorised under services specifically related to research, was awarded to Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick. The process was undertaken through a direct procurement method, notably below threshold, without competition. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period extending from 26th January to 9th March 2026, and the contract signed on 23rd January 2026. This opportunity was designed to enhance cybersecurity testing capabilities as part of the DBT's initiatives within the UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and research services to collaborate with central government agencies like the DBT. The procurement process was executed comprehensively, notwithstanding the absence of competitive tendering, and offers potential growth for large-scale firms with expertise in these domains. Companies with experience in providing research and consulting services in cybersecurity will find this an opportunity to strengthen their portfolios and establish long-term relations with the government sector. The industry-specific nature of the tender suggests that well-established firms attuned to cybersecurity and research development stand to benefit immensely from such collaborations.

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Notice Title

Drafting Guidance for Cybersecurity Testing

Notice Description

Drafting Guidance for Cybersecurity Testing to The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) through its Office for Product Safety and Standards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065acb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016376-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARWICK MANUFACTURING GROUP (WMG), UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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