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title: "Local Government Cyber Security"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT"
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# Local Government Cyber Security

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc233115-4b37-436c-ab79-d19afc8a4c10

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government bought cyber security services to support the continuous improvement of cyber security practices across local government, aligned with the Government Cyber Security Strategy 2022–2030 and the Government Cyber Action Plan. The work is classified as information technology services (CPV 72222300). Delivery is in England. The requirement is focused on improving cyber security practice in local government, rather than a general IT services assignment.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Bridewell Consulting Limited. The award was dated 30 September 2026 and is valued at £30 million. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with an option to extend for three further one-year periods. The contract was called off from the Government Commercial Agency’s Cyber Security Services 3 dynamic purchasing system, using a selective procedure. The stated response deadline was 1 July 2026. The published procurement information does not set out separate lots or evaluation criteria.

This award demonstrates substantial central-government demand for specialist cyber security support aimed at strengthening practices across local government. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to show that it can deliver continuous improvement, not just one-off technical work, and align its approach with government cyber security policy and action plans. The selected supplier was a large consultancy, indicating that the buyer chose a provider able to support work at significant scale. However, small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable for the procurement, so smaller specialists could be relevant where they can evidence the necessary cyber security expertise, delivery capacity and experience working with public-sector organisations.

## Notice

Supplier to support the continuous improvement of cyber security practices in local government. Working in line with the aims of the Government Cyber Security Strategy (2022-2030) and the Government Cyber Action Plan. Additional information: Call off from the Government Commercial Agency's Dynamic Purchasing System RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3. The call-off contract includes an option to extend for three further one-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d30f07-2719-4ed7-ab82-5f5698cd3af5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), 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

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 11:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d30f07-2719-4ed7-ab82-5f5698cd3af5
- 13 Oct 2026 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d30f07-2719-4ed7-ab82-5f5698cd3af5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d30f07-2719-4ed7-ab82-5f5698cd3af5
  23rd October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89dd5414-7f36-4f80-9813-4961d6ee0626
  Copy of final Order Form.

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