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Provision of Virtual CISO Review

GLOBAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES GROUP

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27 May 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Virtual CISO Review" has been conducted by Global Commercial Services Group, operating from West Malling, United Kingdom. This contract, falling under the services industry category, aims to enhance strategic cyber security leadership and align with business objectives. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, as it was below the threshold, indicating a targeted and streamlined procurement approach. The process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on the 27th of May 2026 and is scheduled to be executed from May 28th to November 27th, 2026. The entire process focuses on providing expert IT consultancy services that propose to boost the buyer's internal security team.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs like Evolve North Ltd, which has been successfully awarded the contract. Its focus on IT services, including consulting and software development, positions businesses with technological expertise and strategic cyber security capabilities strongly for similar procurement activities. Companies that provide robust security consultancy can leverage such partnerships to expand their client base, enhance their portfolio, and establish themselves as leaders in IT and cyber security services. Given the targeted procurement process, businesses with proficiency in niche areas of cyber security and IT support are particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities with organisations similar to Global Commercial Services Group.

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Notice Title

Provision of Virtual CISO Review

Notice Description

Service to provide strategic cyber security leadership tailored to our organisation. Expert support for our internal team, providing services to help strengthen our security posture and align with our business objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a618
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£30,474 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOBAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLVE NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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