---
title: "Automated Data Classification"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Automated Data Classification

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Corsham, Wiltshire, is managing a procurement process titled "Automated Data Classification". This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on data management services. The tender, with an approximate value of £728,942.14, was completed and moved into the award stage with selective procurement methodology through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 27th May 2025 and will end on 26th May 2027. Key dates included the tender period closing on 28th February 2025, and the award date being 13th May 2025. Certes IT Service Solutions Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was appointed as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in data management services, especially those with experience in cybersecurity and protection of digital information. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs capable of delivering specialised data classification solutions in support of national defence requirements. Participating in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility within the defence sector, opening doors to further engagements with governmental bodies and large-scale enterprises demanding similar services. The involvement with prestigious organisations like the MOD also helps in building a strong business reputation.

## Notice

The modern digital age has created a new domain in which the UK (and other) military forces operate, Cyber Space. Operating in this domain comes with significant risks and requirements, including the requirement to protect UK Military digital information and data. The Automatic Data Classification (ADC) service is being delivered by Cyber Resilience Programme (CRP) under the direction of MOD Defence Digital Cyber Joint User (JU) to reduce the cyber risks to MOD associated with data management and data loss.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c5dd66-110e-42ee-bea2-716dcdaeacff |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 26 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £728,942 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £728,942 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERTES IT SERVICE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c5dd66-110e-42ee-bea2-716dcdaeacff
- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c5dd66-110e-42ee-bea2-716dcdaeacff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c5dd66-110e-42ee-bea2-716dcdaeacff
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb8b1d8a-019f-4bbd-ac9f-70c292e3b940
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bcf18d90-d0fb-4135-b7d6-c28c6062189e

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579.json.