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title: "Cyber Security framework & consultancy"
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# Cyber Security framework & consultancy

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a8ad44e-b8c7-4ebc-935f-8a71e90bac92

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the Cyber Security framework and consultancy focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract, valued at £88,162.50, falls under the industry category of IT services. The initiative was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the Cyber Security Services 3 framework. Located in Swindon, England, the contract period stretches from 26th August 2025 to 25th November 2025, marking the procurement stage as Award. The supplier for this contract is Arcanum Information Security Ltd, and the award was officially published on 20th August 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cyber security and information technology services. Arcanum Information Security Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, provided they can offer expertise in security audits and code reviews. The framework arrangement allows agile businesses to leverage their capabilities and bid for specific government and organisational requisites. SMEs in the IT services industry can benefit from aligning their services with similar public sector needs, thereby expanding their client base and reinforcing their market presence.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Security Audit and Code Review. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition via the Cyber Security Services 3 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df52d77-d3fa-43af-abef-5ea831ee4246 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,162 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df52d77-d3fa-43af-abef-5ea831ee4246

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df52d77-d3fa-43af-abef-5ea831ee4246
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d1918e0-09d9-447c-ac25-ac6d1cedbf8a

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