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title: "Security Support Services"
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# Security Support Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abe5a046-ed89-4ef3-af2c-8dfb359c1c8b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a tender process for the provision of managed security support services, classified under Software support services (CPV: 72261000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £6,302,126, has been awarded to Arculus Cyber Security Limited. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract starting on 2 December 2024 and ending on 1 December 2027. The services will be delivered across multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs, as evidenced by the award to the SME Arculus Cyber Security Limited. Businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software support services can look to similar tenders for growth opportunities, particularly those that work well within framework agreement call-offs. The sizeable contract value and the international scope of service delivery make this an attractive proposition for firms capable of managing extensive security support requirements. The Ministry of Justice's focus on robust security support underscores the importance of these services in safeguarding critical operations.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of managed security support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf7f44e-7593-4db2-94db-417af2efe7e4 |
| 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 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,302,126 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,302,126 |
| 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 JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCULUS CYBER SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf7f44e-7593-4db2-94db-417af2efe7e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf7f44e-7593-4db2-94db-417af2efe7e4
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e23d475a-6e35-4c6b-b6ec-165e8f662e35
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