---
title: "Cyber Security Bench Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d587"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Cyber Security Bench Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d587

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled 'Cyber Security Bench Contract'. This initiative is focused on providing specialist cyber expertise to support digital, data, and technology projects, consistent with GDS standards. It involves Microsoft technology capability and risk management support, along with supply chain and architectural support. The procurement relates to the industry category of information technology services and is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom. As of the latest update on 28 July 2026, the procurement stage is planning, with an invitation anticipated under a selective framework method. The contract period is envisaged to start on 26 January 2030 and end on 25 January 2035, with a gross contract value estimated at £6 million.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, computer audits, security software development, and cyber security solutions. The selective procurement method indicates a competitive process aimed at ensuring high-quality service delivery. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing these organisations to expand their client base by collaborating on significant projects. Successful bidders will not only contribute to important governmental projects but will also gain opportunities for knowledge transfer and capability development within the Department for Business & Trade.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade intends to procure a Cyber Capability Bench Contract to provide specialist cyber expertise to support a range of short and long-term digital, data and technology projects in accordance with GDS standards. The requirement is expected to include Microsoft technology capability and expertise, risk management support for the Information and Risk Assurance Process (IRAP), supply chain risk management, and architectural support. The appointed supplier will also be expected to help identify capability gaps, support the development of in-house capability, ensure knowledge transfer to departmental teams, and create relevant artefacts and system documentation during delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071329-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2030 - 25 Jan 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 14:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071329-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071329-2026
  28th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb0d
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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