---
title: "Cyber Security 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4da"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-10"
---

# Cyber Security 4

Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4da

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## Summary

The Government Commercial Agency in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Cyber Security 4". This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, with a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support. It is part of a larger framework agreement under the Procurement Act 2023 that aims to provide contracting authorities with comprehensive cyber security services. The main procurement category is services, and the project is valued at £3 billion, with a gross amount of £3.6 billion. Essential milestones include a pre-market engagement scheduled for 1st October 2027, and the tender is set for a future notice release by 18th October 2027. The anticipated contract period will begin on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2036.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering IT services related to cyber security. It offers the chance to be part of an extensive framework agreement that will replace the existing Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and internet-related support are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance business development for eligible SMEs, given the substantial contract value and the long-term nature of the agreement.

## Notice

This RM3764.4 Cyber Security 4 let under Procurement Act 2023 gives contracting authorities access to cyber security services. It will replace the existing Cyber Security Services 3 DPS - https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM3764.3. When contacting GCA regarding this agreement, please ensure that you reference the agreement details in all correspondence.

### Planning Information

Pre-market engagement will take place prior to the ITT release. All relevant information will be published on GCA website https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM3764.4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065090-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Oct 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065090-2026
- 7 Jul 2026 at 09:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065090-2026
  10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063482-2026
  7th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gca.gov.uk/
- https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM3764.3
- https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM3764.4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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