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title: "Title missing - see contract for details."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a56"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-24"
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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a56

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for cyber security consultancy services aimed at transforming naval cyber security services at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth. This project, classified under IT services, involved a selective procurement method, specifically negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 24th April 2026, marking an active contract with a duration of 360 days. The industry category relates to IT consulting and support, with additional emphasis on management consulting services within the defence sector. The contracted supplier is Blacksmiths Group Consulting Ltd, demonstrating an opportunity for specialised IT consultancy within military security frameworks.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies operating within the IT services domain, particularly those specialising in cyber security and consultancy for defence applications. Businesses with expertise in vulnerability assessment and insider threat system implementation are well-positioned to leverage similar procurement opportunities. As such contracts can lead to substantial growth, the project is valued at £3,456,000, which showcases the financial potential for enterprises capable of fulfilling complex, high-security consulting mandates. The engagement can enhance a company's profile in the defence sector, opening doors to future contracts within governmental and military operations.

## Notice

Cyber security consultancy to provide guidance and delivery support for the transformation of naval vase cyber security services following vulnerability assessment and system implementation against insider threat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037407-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,456,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL2 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Devonport |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKSMITHS GROUP CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037407-2026

## Provenance

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