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Service of a cyber security expert

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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29 Jun 2026 at 07:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), located in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Service of a cyber security expert", under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The contracting process has reached the award stage, and the direct award was made to Avella Security Ltd on 31st October 2025, as per the Procurement Act 2023. This decision was justified based on the need to avoid technical difficulties by retaining an existing supplier. The contract period is scheduled for a single day on 29th June 2026, and further transparency notice details have been published accordingly.

This tender signifies substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those skilled in offering consultancy and technical solutions to government departments. Companies like Avella Security Ltd, which operate as SMEs, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts due to their adaptability and technical proficiency in meeting the specific needs of government procurements. Engaging in such procurement processes can facilitate growth by enhancing reputation and fostering long-term partnerships with central government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service of a cyber security expert

Notice Description

Provision of a Cyber Security Expert for DSIT

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via direct award in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 on 31/10/2025. The justification for direct award was PA23 - Schedule 5 (7): "The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. This transparency notice is being published retrospectively following identification of an administrative oversight during early implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority is publishing this notice to ensure compliance with transparency obligations and to maintain a complete and accurate public record of the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06beb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060563-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

AVELLA SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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