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title: "Drafting Guidance for Cybersecurity Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065acb"
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# Drafting Guidance for Cybersecurity Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065acb

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) located in London has concluded its procurement process titled "Drafting Guidance for Cybersecurity Testing." This contract, categorised under services specifically related to research, was awarded to Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick. The process was undertaken through a direct procurement method, notably below threshold, without competition. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period extending from 26th January to 9th March 2026, and the contract signed on 23rd January 2026. This opportunity was designed to enhance cybersecurity testing capabilities as part of the DBT's initiatives within the UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and research services to collaborate with central government agencies like the DBT. The procurement process was executed comprehensively, notwithstanding the absence of competitive tendering, and offers potential growth for large-scale firms with expertise in these domains. Companies with experience in providing research and consulting services in cybersecurity will find this an opportunity to strengthen their portfolios and establish long-term relations with the government sector. The industry-specific nature of the tender suggests that well-established firms attuned to cybersecurity and research development stand to benefit immensely from such collaborations.

## Notice

Drafting Guidance for Cybersecurity Testing to The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) through its Office for Product Safety and Standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016376-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,333 |

## 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 | WARWICK MANUFACTURING GROUP (WMG), UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 10:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016376-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016376-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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