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Cyber Exercising Programme

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, has recently completed the award phase for a significant procurement process titled "Cyber Exercising Programme" under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The programme aims to bolster the cyber resilience and response capabilities within Welsh public sector organisations. The contract, valued at £500,000, was signed with Viridias Solutions Ltd on 18th November 2025 and represents an active engagement to ensure that sector members are equipped to address cyber threats effectively.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in cyber security and resilience solutions. Companies offering innovative approaches to cyber exercises and training stand to benefit significantly. Such businesses can leverage this procurement to establish a foothold or expand their service offerings within the public sector. The award to Viridias Solutions Ltd, chosen from four bids, exemplifies the competitive nature and potential for growth in public digital resilience services.

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Notice Title

Cyber Exercising Programme

Notice Description

The Cyber Resilience Unit (CRU) of the Welsh Government (WG) is aiming to procure services for the design and delivery of a comprehensive Cyber Exercising Programme. The Cyber Exercising Programme intends to enhance the cyber resilience and response capabilities of Welsh public sector organisations. It seeks to ensure that all members of the Welsh public sector are well-versed in their roles regarding cyber resilience and possess the necessary skills to effectively respond to cyber threats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158710
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158710
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Digital Data ICT Procurement
Contact Email
ictprocurement@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRIDIAS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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