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Cyber Security Analyst - Interim

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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22 May 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, a sub-central government public authority based in Leicester, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the provision of interim staffing for a Cyber Security Analyst. This contract falls under the services category and is aligned with IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, as classified by the CPV code 72000000. The procurement process, commenced as a tender, has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 18th May 2026, and the execution period extending from 27th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The total gross value of the contract is set at £39,600, with an agreed net amount of £33,000.

The awarded tender to AKKODIS UK Limited, an SME based in London, presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services industry looking to engage in short-term projects or interim staffing solutions. This procurement underlines the demand for expertise in cybersecurity and offers suitable growth avenues for companies with specialised knowledge in IT consulting and software development. Businesses that can offer high-quality service delivery within the specified timeline, especially those familiar with government procurement processes, would find this contract to be an advantageous step towards expanding their portfolio and enhancing their marketability in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Analyst - Interim

Notice Description

Provision of interim staffing to cover a need for a Cyber Security Analyst

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047760-2026
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

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
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 31 Jul 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKKODIS

Further Information

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