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title: "Service of a cyber security expert"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06beb1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-29"
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# Service of a cyber security expert

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06beb1

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), located in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Service of a cyber security expert", under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The contracting process has reached the award stage, and the direct award was made to Avella Security Ltd on 31st October 2025, as per the Procurement Act 2023. This decision was justified based on the need to avoid technical difficulties by retaining an existing supplier. The contract period is scheduled for a single day on 29th June 2026, and further transparency notice details have been published accordingly.

This tender signifies substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those skilled in offering consultancy and technical solutions to government departments. Companies like Avella Security Ltd, which operate as SMEs, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts due to their adaptability and technical proficiency in meeting the specific needs of government procurements. Engaging in such procurement processes can facilitate growth by enhancing reputation and fostering long-term partnerships with central government entities.

## Notice

Provision of a Cyber Security Expert for DSIT

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via direct award in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 on 31/10/2025. The justification for direct award was PA23 - Schedule 5 (7): "The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. This transparency notice is being published retrospectively following identification of an administrative oversight during early implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority is publishing this notice to ensure compliance with transparency obligations and to maintain a complete and accurate public record of the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060563-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,280 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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

- 29 Jun 2026 at 07:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060563-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060563-2026
  29th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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