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title: "Cyber Security Capability Services"
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published: "2026-02-11"
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# Cyber Security Capability Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77cc88dd-0e22-45ca-ae0c-874c92704e14

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has concluded the procurement process for the "Cyber Security Capability Services" contract, awarded to Actica Consulting. This contract aims to bolster digital security and resilience in line with GDS and NCSC standards, focusing on software programming and consultancy services throughout the UK and beyond. The procurement, falling under the industry category of computer support and consultancy services, was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement and commenced on 26th January 2026, lasting until 25th January 2030. The process was selective, prioritising SMEs, and the award publication date was 11th February 2026, marking its completion.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs engaged in cyber security, software programming, and consultancy services. Actica Consulting's role in delivering expert solutions for secure architecture and risk assurance demonstrates the potential for similar businesses to collaborate on public sector projects, enhancing security infrastructure. The expansive geographical coverage, including areas within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, offers a broad scope for businesses to expand their operations internationally while fulfilling essential governmental cybersecurity needs.

## Notice

This Call-Off Contract enables the Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") to access cyber security specialists and services to support secure digital transformation and resilience across departmental programmes. The Supplier will deliver capability aligned with GDS and NCSC standards, including Microsoft and cloud engineering, risk assurance, and secure architecture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece449af-044a-4428-a818-284ba1cbd04c |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece449af-044a-4428-a818-284ba1cbd04c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece449af-044a-4428-a818-284ba1cbd04c
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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