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title: "Secure Communication Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Secure Communication Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-558aa105-56b9-4026-b0b5-93ed05b53a9e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for "Secure Communication Services," focusing on the provision of licences and technical support for device accreditation. This procurement falls under the industry category of security software development services and was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method. The contracting process reached the award stage on 20th March 2025, with a subsequent publication date of 2nd May 2025. The contract, awarded to Serbus Ltd, commenced on 28th March 2025 and will run until 28th March 2026. Located in London with a specific postal code of SW1A 2HB, this tender is pertinent to services, making it suitable for SMEs.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security software and systems consultancy sectors, particularly SMEs, which are identified as suitable for this contract. The opportunity to engage with the Ministry of Defence by providing essential security services can drive business growth and expand market presence. Companies meeting the specific technical qualifications outlined in this tender and possessing capabilities in specialised technical support will find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially secure future contracts of similar nature.

## Notice

The provision of licences and specialist technical support services for accreditation of devices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035bc462-9a76-4d72-ad45-f49ed92053c6 |
| 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £532,153 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035bc462-9a76-4d72-ad45-f49ed92053c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035bc462-9a76-4d72-ad45-f49ed92053c6
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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