---
title: "Provision of Cybersecurity Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e1f8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-14"
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# Provision of Cybersecurity Services

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1f8

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Arts Council of England involved the acquisition of cybersecurity services, specifically focusing on delivering a cyber investigation report and subsequent penetration tests for their grant management system. Based in Manchester, the Arts Council, a central government public authority, undertook this procurement process through a direct method labelled "Below threshold - without competition." Although now complete, significant milestones included the contract's signing on 28th July 2025 and its active status through to the end of October 2025. The procurement was categorised under services, particularly targeting computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in cyber investigation and system penetration testing. While Precursor Security Limited, a large-scale enterprise, secured the contract, the process indicated a demand for high-level security services. Companies capable of offering robust security assessments and consultancy would benefit from engaging in similar procurement exercises, paving the way for business growth in the cybersecurity field. The information provided could be advantageous for technology firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Provision of a cyber investigation report on the grant management system and subsequent system penetration tests. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994558413

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074187-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRECURSOR SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074187-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074187-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994558413
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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