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ContractAmendment

29 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 08:50

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 08:43

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the amended service of a cyber security expert is being managed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located at 22 Whitehall, London. This tender falls under the industry category of public authority - central government and is taking place in the UK, more specifically in the UKI32 region. The procurement stage is currently at a contract amendment phase as of 29th June 2026. The contract modifications were necessary to ensure continuity of critical services, with the contract value increased by £78,540, making the total contract amount £177,276. The contract will conclude on 16th July 2026, underscoring a short timeframe for engagement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those with experience in maintaining essential systems and adapting to evolving programme requirements. Companies capable of offering specialised expertise that is already embedded within such projects and can ensure seamless continuation of services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, initiated by a public authority central government unit, encourages businesses to leverage their technical prowess and industry-specific knowledge to maintain access to government-led projects, fostering potential growth and expanded professional networks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Service of a cyber security expert (Amended)

Notice Description

Single supplier - technical reasons 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 UK7 notice to ensure compliance with transparency obligations and to maintain a complete and accurate public record of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060639-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£82,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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