Opportunity for DSA Cyber Security Services
Description
The Home Office Data Services and Analytics (DSA) which sits within the Buyer's Home Office Digital (HOD) division, has a requirement for the procurement of specialist client-side cyber security support capabilities detailed within the Statement of Requirements document and the Book of Work.
The Buyer Cyber Security capability is currently provided under a service-based offering from a third-party supplier. The supplier delivers a range of services and provides assurance to the Buyer's Independent Assurer that IT systems are compliant with National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) standards Cyber security advice for public sector organisations | National Cyber Security Centre - NCSC.GOV.UK
The Buyer is establishing a more capable cyber function which is still defining its Target Operating Model. It is envisaged that there will be a range of shared capabilities and processes that the Buyer's service will need to align with or onboard to. This is following Secure by Design principles
Liaison and collaboration with NCSC and other UK Intelligence and Law Enforcement Agencies is also a key requirement of the service to ensure 3rd party stakeholders are assured of the Buyer's Cyber security.
The Supplier will deliver the Services in each operational area in a multi-disciplinary / multi-vendor environment. The Supplier shall be expected to develop strong and collaborative working relationships with the existing DSA portfolio teams and with other suppliers supporting the Buyer's HOD division with whom the Supplier will work.
The Services will be delivered within DSA Security Team. The Security Architecture across DSA Programmes and Projects is at different levels of maturity.
The Service needs the ability to flex for urgent requirements and to change throughout the term of the Agreement as threats and consequent requirements evolve. This will result in the need for additional, ad hoc services, which are not listed in the DSA Book of Work requiring Supplier support. Such. CPV: Data security software development services (72212732). Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suitable for SMEs
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the Defence 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 3.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before May 26, 2026.
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 services in the Defence sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.