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title: "DSIT Continuation of Security Support Services"
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published: "2026-06-22"
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# DSIT Continuation of Security Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5e1

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in London has awarded a contract titled "DSIT Continuation of Security Support Services" to Avella Security Ltd. This contract pertains to the ongoing provision of specialist security and programme delivery support at the AI Security Institute. The procurement process was a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, with the contract period scheduled from 17th July 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement is classified under business and management consultancy services, with the award notice published on 22nd June 2026. The contract is valued at £60,588 gross and is aimed at maintaining the necessary continuity and outputs for the AI Security Institute's programmes.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in security support and consultancy services. Businesses with niche expertise in security management and programme delivery are well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities, especially those that can offer services with minimal transition periods and a strong understanding of operational requirements. The direct award method indicates that contracts may favour suppliers with technical proficiency and relevant experience, suggesting potential openings for businesses already engaged in similar sectors or those looking to establish a foothold in governmental security consultancy work.

## Notice

DSIT intends to award a short-term contract to Avella Security Ltd for the continued provision of specialist security and programme delivery support. The requirement relates to ongoing work within the AI Security Institute (AISI) and necessitates immediate continuity of delivery to maintain programme outputs.

### Procurement Information

This contract is to be awarded using a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that the services can only reasonably be provided by a single supplier due to technical and operational considerations. The incumbent resource (Avella Security Ltd) holds specialist, niche expertise and embedded knowledge of the programme, including familiarity with delivery outputs, stakeholders, and internal processes. Replacing this resource would require a transition period that would result in duplication of cost, loss of delivery momentum, and material delay to programme outcomes. No reasonable alternative supplier or resource is available that could deliver the requirement within the required timeframe without introducing disproportionate technical and operational risk. On this basis, competition is not considered viable in the immediate term. The requirement is time-critical and unavoidable, as there is a need to maintain continuity of delivery without interruption. A competed procurement would introduce delays that cannot be accommodated within programme timelines and would risk delivery failure. The proposed contract is low value and short-term in nature, and has been deliberately structured as a bridging arrangement to enable DSIT to complete their recrutiment processes. This approach ensures that the use of a direct award is proportionate and controlled. This direct award forms a temporary measure only. DSIT is currently working on securing internal approvals for this direct award. Further information will be published via UK6 notice in due course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058457-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,490 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVELLA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 11:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058457-2026
- 16 Jun 2026 at 11:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056622-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058457-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056622-2026
  16th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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