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title: "Strategic Security Partner"
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# Strategic Security Partner

Buyer: Met Office  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f4b39c3-cb2e-4018-80a8-c2637319a2f7

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## Summary

The Met Office procured Strategic Security Partner Services, covering strategic security support within the wider IT services market, including consulting, software development, internet and support services. The requirement is classified under CPV 72000000 and is categorised as a service. Delivery is associated with the South West of England, with the Met Office based in Exeter. This is a buyer-specific technology and security requirement rather than a general construction, supply or facilities contract. Businesses with experience providing strategic security partner services, supported by IT consulting and related digital service capability, are the most relevant comparators for understanding the requirement and the type of work commissioned.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Bridewell Consulting Ltd. The award date was 1 September 2026, for £1,850,000 including the published estimated value range of £850,000 to £1,850,000. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. It was conducted using a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, with tender responses due by 17 August 2026 at 2pm. The Met Office identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Bridewell Consulting Ltd is the named supplier and the award has active status.

This award provides a clear example of the Met Office’s demand for a strategic security partner delivered through a framework call-off. It is relevant to businesses operating in IT security, technology consulting and associated digital support, particularly smaller firms able to provide strategic rather than purely transactional services. A credible future competitor would need to show that it can act as a trusted security partner, combine advisory capability with practical IT support, and work effectively with a public-sector technology organisation in the South West. The selected supplier’s SME status also indicates that this type of requirement can be pursued by a specialist smaller business, rather than only by a large systems integrator.

## Notice

Strategic Security Partner Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fde4652-52f4-4dc5-92c6-3eb5f1d8856d |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,850,000 |
| 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 | Met Office |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Postcode area | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Bridewell Consulting Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2026 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fde4652-52f4-4dc5-92c6-3eb5f1d8856d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fde4652-52f4-4dc5-92c6-3eb5f1d8856d
  8th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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