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title: "Cyber Security as a Service"
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buyer: "THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# Cyber Security as a Service

Buyer: THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0b80463-78ee-474d-901b-fad06c67798d

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## Summary

The Planning Inspectorate, the buying organisation based in Bristol, England, has extended a contract titled "Cyber Security as a Service" which falls under the IT services industry category. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the current extension running from 7th August 2025 to 6th August 2026. The total value of the contract, which follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, now stands at £1,500,000. The services are to be delivered to the location postal code BS1 6PN, with the procurement aimed at enhancing the information security posture of the organisation.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those skilled in risk assessment, security architecture, independent IT health checks, penetration testing, and security analysis. SMEs specifically are considered suitable contenders, providing a pathway for growth through engagement in a public sector contract. Companies like TMC3 LIMITED have already experienced growth, having been awarded this contract due to their competence and experience in providing essential security services that align with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST. This environment is ideal for IT security firms seeking to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability within a structured and impactful public sector framework.

## Notice

CONTRACT EXTENSION TO ORIGINAL AWARDED CONTRACT A contract extension has been awarded for the duration 07 August 2024 to 06 August 2025 as per the terms of the original awarded contract. Extension contract value - PS500,000. Total contract value PS1000,000. A SECOND CONTRACT EXTENSION TO ORIGINAL AWARDED CONTRACT A second contract extension has been awarded for the duration 07 August 2025 to 06 August 2026 as per the terms of the original awarded contract. Extension contract value - PS500,000. Total contract value PS1,500,000. Background The Planning Inspectorate is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers of Information Security services. As an organisation operating in the Public Sector, we recognise the criticality of safeguarding our information assets, protecting our infrastructure, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. To achieve these goals, we require a specific set of Information Security services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c013947-9a70-4711-923c-8f3f6dd6b795 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2023 - 6 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TMC3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 08:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c013947-9a70-4711-923c-8f3f6dd6b795
- 15 Apr 2024 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c013947-9a70-4711-923c-8f3f6dd6b795
- 3 Aug 2023 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c013947-9a70-4711-923c-8f3f6dd6b795

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c013947-9a70-4711-923c-8f3f6dd6b795
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae44ccdb-4588-47de-93d8-03122ceb9c74
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63ab0873-02de-4fe3-b5db-a38ab4ba198e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a141a4c-da6f-473f-b847-62ea1bc9ca71
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f52b668d-cdb0-4813-a8d0-67612359a70a

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