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Cyber Security Bench Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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28 Jul 2026 at 14:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled 'Cyber Security Bench Contract'. This initiative is focused on providing specialist cyber expertise to support digital, data, and technology projects, consistent with GDS standards. It involves Microsoft technology capability and risk management support, along with supply chain and architectural support. The procurement relates to the industry category of information technology services and is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom. As of the latest update on 28 July 2026, the procurement stage is planning, with an invitation anticipated under a selective framework method. The contract period is envisaged to start on 26 January 2030 and end on 25 January 2035, with a gross contract value estimated at £6 million.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, computer audits, security software development, and cyber security solutions. The selective procurement method indicates a competitive process aimed at ensuring high-quality service delivery. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing these organisations to expand their client base by collaborating on significant projects. Successful bidders will not only contribute to important governmental projects but will also gain opportunities for knowledge transfer and capability development within the Department for Business & Trade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Bench Contract

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade intends to procure a Cyber Capability Bench Contract to provide specialist cyber expertise to support a range of short and long-term digital, data and technology projects in accordance with GDS standards. The requirement is expected to include Microsoft technology capability and expertise, risk management support for the Information and Risk Assurance Process (IRAP), supply chain risk management, and architectural support. The appointed supplier will also be expected to help identify capability gaps, support the development of in-house capability, ensure knowledge transfer to departmental teams, and create relevant artefacts and system documentation during delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071329-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2030 - 25 Jan 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
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 2DY
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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