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Security Consultancy Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for Security Consultancy Services in the industry category of software consultancy. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the contracting process has reached the award stage as of 3rd March 2026. This contract falls under public authority-sub-central government and involved procurement below the threshold, with a focus on delivering services. The contract was awarded to Cyber Guide Limited, a Coventry-based supplier, reflecting successful planning and tendering stages completed prior to the contract signing on 8th September 2024. The delivery of services is scheduled from 9th September 2024 to 28th February 2025, with the contract valued at £134,640 gross.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Cyber Guide Limited, an SME, the successful bidder, exemplifies how businesses with expertise in security consultancy can leverage such contracts to grow their operations. Other organisations with similar capabilities in the sector should consider similar opportunities to enhance their business development and forge partnerships within governmental projects. The University of Birmingham's focus on consultancy services underscores the demand for innovative solutions, making it an attractive prospect for companies eager to contribute to and benefit from public authority engagements.

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Notice Title

Security Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Security Consultancy Services, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066111
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019023-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBER GUIDE

Further Information

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