--- title: "Service of a cyber security expert (Amended)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY" published: "2026-06-29" --- # Service of a cyber security expert (Amended) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the amended service of a cyber security expert is being managed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located at 22 Whitehall, London. This tender falls under the industry category of public authority - central government and is taking place in the UK, more specifically in the UKI32 region. The procurement stage is currently at a contract amendment phase as of 29th June 2026. The contract modifications were necessary to ensure continuity of critical services, with the contract value increased by £78,540, making the total contract amount £177,276. The contract will conclude on 16th July 2026, underscoring a short timeframe for engagement. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those with experience in maintaining essential systems and adapting to evolving programme requirements. Companies capable of offering specialised expertise that is already embedded within such projects and can ensure seamless continuation of services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, initiated by a public authority central government unit, encourages businesses to leverage their technical prowess and industry-specific knowledge to maintain access to government-led projects, fostering potential growth and expanded professional networks. ## Notice Single supplier - technical reasons 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 UK7 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/060639-2026 | | Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition | | 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 | 28 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 | £82,280 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 09:47 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060639-2026 - 29 Jun 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060596-2026 - 29 Jun 2026 at 08:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060594-2026 - 29 Jun 2026 at 08:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060593-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060639-2026 29th June 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060596-2026 29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060594-2026 29th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060593-2026 29th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bec0.json.