--- title: "CyberFirst International" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY" published: "2026-05-01" --- # CyberFirst International Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b4.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), based in London, concerns the "CyberFirst International" programme under the industry category of Information Technology services. The procurement method utilised was an open competition, specifically defined as "Below threshold - open competition." This process involved multiple countries, including Canada and Saudi Arabia, as target locations for service delivery. The procurement contract was awarded on 1st May 2026, with the awarded contract set to begin on 14th May 2026 and span until 14th May 2027, with a potential extension to 2028. During the award stage, In4 Group and Kings Priory School were identified as the successful suppliers. This opportunity primarily benefits businesses with expertise in delivering information technology services, especially those with a track record of implementing CyberFirst content. Large corporations and SMEs positioned in or with ties to the target countries could particularly thrive by engaging with this initiative. The contract requires partners capable of upholding programme integrity and demonstrating comprehensive governance structures, providing an excellent platform for businesses aiming to expand internationally into markets like Saudi Arabia and Canada. The engagement offers a non-exclusive licence to use the CyberFirst trademark, which could significantly enhance brand visibility and foster growth by leveraging domestic and international tech partnerships. ## Notice The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) invites expressions of interest from organisations interested in delivering the CyberFirst International Programme. This process is designed to identify delivery partners who can uphold the quality, integrity, and impact of CyberFirst in new international contexts. Successful applicants will be granted a non-exclusive licence to use the CyberFirst trademark and associated branding, subject to formal approval and adherence to brand guidelines. In addition, successful applicants will be expected to sign an agreement with DSIT on the programme. These agreements are anticipated to run for a minimum duration of 12 months. DSIT will also provide access to approved curriculum materials, delivery frameworks, and promotional assets to support implementation. Partners will be expected to demonstrate a strong track record of delivering CyberFirst content in the UK, robust governance and safeguarding procedures, and evidence of in-country delivery capability or partnerships. Alongside the programme requirements, proposals should show how 10% of revenue generated through international CyberFirst activities could be allocated to support the TechFirst programme domestically and in particular regional delivery partners . Prospective delivery partners will not receive government funding for pilot activities. Instead, they must source their own funds and build connections to access other in-country funding routes. Based on DSIT's initial Request for Information in April 2025, this exercise will be for the following countries to deliver CyberFirst internationally: * Kingdom of Saudi Arabia * Japan * Canada All proposed solutions must align with UK government priorities and will be subject to the appropriate approvals from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Please advise if you are interested in submitting a proposal by following the instructions provided in the PA23 Registration section below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040687-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 22 Jan 2026 | | Award date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | £1 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2EG | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | IN4 GROUP; KINGS PRIORY SCHOOL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040687-2026 - 29 Apr 2026 at 13:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039283-2026 - 9 Dec 2025 at 08:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080876-2025 - 2 Dec 2025 at 09:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078729-2025 - 21 Nov 2025 at 10:48 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075926-2025 - 20 Nov 2025 at 15:13 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075763-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040687-2026 1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039283-2026 29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080876-2025 9th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078729-2025 2nd December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075926-2025 21st November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075763-2025 20th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/beisgroup/web/login.jst?VISITORID=1033f634-14a6-4d4d-8fc5-792416258976&_ncp=1764235048976.852431-1 - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/43074298019ADE6474DA - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/43074298019ADE6474DAConfirmationtheclosingdateis6thJanuary2026 - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/81385825019AA6063338 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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