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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Apr 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for cyber security consultancy services aimed at transforming naval cyber security services at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth. This project, classified under IT services, involved a selective procurement method, specifically negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 24th April 2026, marking an active contract with a duration of 360 days. The industry category relates to IT consulting and support, with additional emphasis on management consulting services within the defence sector. The contracted supplier is Blacksmiths Group Consulting Ltd, demonstrating an opportunity for specialised IT consultancy within military security frameworks.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies operating within the IT services domain, particularly those specialising in cyber security and consultancy for defence applications. Businesses with expertise in vulnerability assessment and insider threat system implementation are well-positioned to leverage similar procurement opportunities. As such contracts can lead to substantial growth, the project is valued at £3,456,000, which showcases the financial potential for enterprises capable of fulfilling complex, high-security consulting mandates. The engagement can enhance a company's profile in the defence sector, opening doors to future contracts within governmental and military operations.

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Notice Title

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Notice Description

Cyber security consultancy to provide guidance and delivery support for the transformation of naval vase cyber security services following vulnerability assessment and system implementation against insider threat.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a56
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037407-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,456,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Today
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKSMITHS GROUP CONSULTING

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