Cyber Security Capability Services

Department for Business and Trade

Published: Feb 11, 2026

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Actica Consulting — £4,000,000

About This Opportunity

Award notice from Department for Business and Trade (United Kingdom) — Cyber Security Capability. defense. Awarded to Actica Consulting (GBP 4.0M, Jan 2026).

This is a consulting contract in the Defense and information and communication technology sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the Defense sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

This Call-Off Contract enables the Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") to access cyber security specialists and services to support secure digital transformation and resilience across departmental programmes. The Supplier will deliver capability aligned with GDS and NCSC standards, including Microsoft and cloud engineering, risk assurance, and secure architecture.. CPV: Software programming and consultancy services (72200000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 11, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: tender_495615/1549823. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Business and Trade

Department for Business and Trade has issued 86 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 86 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Consulting. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Actica Consulting was awarded the contract for £4,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_495615/1549823 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Business and Trade in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Defense & Military sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.