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title: "714995450 - DEFENSE CYBER OPERATIONS (DCO) - DEFENSIVE CYBER TRAINING SERVICES -CAN"
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# 714995450 - DEFENSE CYBER OPERATIONS (DCO) - DEFENSIVE CYBER TRAINING SERVICES -CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9657f95-9439-4421-924f-2339319d8409

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for Defensive Cyber Training Services to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD, with a completion status. This falls under the "Training software package" industry category. The procurement process was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £9,429,470 GBP, is located in Corsham, South West England, with the delivery addresses postcode SN13 9NR, the exact location for services. The tender period ended on 1st December 2025, while the contract period spans from 11th February 2026 to 30th November 2028. The most recent activities were marked by the publishing of the award notice on 11th February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber operations and training software services. Being a part of the services procurement category, it is inviting for SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding their understanding and service offering in the defence sector. Large entities like CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD, which hold the supplier role, are well-suited to compete, but the Ministry of Defence is open to diversified suppliers from varying scales. Businesses adept in cybersecurity training and those looking to engage in public contracts will find this rewarding, given the strategic importance and significant value attached to this project. The procurement method via a selective framework agreement offers structured yet competitive bidding opportunities.

## Notice

To deliver training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12957947-26c0-4580-96cd-9f861ca8adcc |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,429,470 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,429,470 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12957947-26c0-4580-96cd-9f861ca8adcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12957947-26c0-4580-96cd-9f861ca8adcc
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba65c210-05fb-4863-a005-f6c8a8187920
  n/a

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