--- title: "Cyber Security Services 3 Extension Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05867f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05867f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05867f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05867f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-08-12" --- # Cyber Security Services 3 Extension Notice Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05867f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05867f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05867f.json) ## Summary The Minister for the Cabinet Office, acting through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), has announced an extension notice for the Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement process is managed via the eSourcing suite and pertains to the provision of computer-related professional services under a framework agreement, primarily within the industry category of IT and cyber security services. Located in the UK, the DPS has been extended to 13th February 2029, allowing for competition among suppliers for contracts worth an estimated value of £800 million. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, and suppliers interested in bidding must comply with the Cyber Essentials certification as a mandatory requirement. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically the restricted procedure, permitting a maximum of 999 participants and limiting contract options to ensure quality assurance and testing for IT systems. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and related IT services to expand their footprint in servicing central government and the wider public sector. Companies well-suited for this opportunity include those with proven expertise in delivering computer-related services such as quality assurance, testing, and consultancy, who can meet the stringent requirements set forth by the Cyber Essentials scheme. Participation in this DPS not only provides access to a broader client base but also establishes businesses as key players in a network that prioritises cyber security robustness across governmental ICT infrastructures. This setting is ideal for businesses looking to leverage their technical prowess into substantial growth over the DPS contract's duration. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 60 months and has invited bidders to request to participate for the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS. This DPS provides central government departments and the wider public sector with the opportunity to procure cyber services from a range of suppliers. The DPS filters are for certification, services, standards and experience. Appointed suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This notice is to advise that this DPS has been extended to 13th February 2029 and based on current spend profiling the estimated total value remains as PS800million. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The supplier shall have the ability to provide quality assurance and testing for IT systems to central government and wider public sector departments. Renewal: Buyers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM3764.iii Cyber Services 3 DPS Agreement should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows buyers to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048167-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services - 72810000 - Computer audit services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048167-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8a6f7a-ea75-4463-b05a-a56c140a7582 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs - https://youtu.be/1gMaIEIqEyY ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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