---
title: "Provision of Continued Targeted Cyber Security Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056a5c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2025-07-31"
---

# Provision of Continued Targeted Cyber Security Assurance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056a5c

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, conducted a procurement process for the "Provision of Continued Targeted Cyber Security Assurance." The tender falls under the services category, specifically software consultancy services, and is located in London, UK. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting Ltd, and the process has been marked as complete. Key dates include the contract start date on 1st August 2025 and an end date set for 31st March 2026, with the potential for a 12-month extension.

This contract offers growth opportunities particularly for large consultancy firms specializing in cybersecurity audits. While the tender was awarded without competition, similar future opportunities may arise, presenting potential business per se with the central government. Companies looking to expand their British market presence in the cybersecurity consultancy industry should consider positioning themselves for similar direct procurements by central authorities like the Department for Business & Trade.

## Notice

Provision of Continued Targeted Cyber Security Assurance audits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044820-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 14:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044820-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044820-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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