DSA Cyber Security Services, Home Office, £2-3M, Closing 26 May
Summary
The Home Office Data Services and Analytics (DSA) division is seeking specialist client-side cyber security support services through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The two-year contract, valued at £2-3 million with a start date of 3 September 2026, requires the supplier to ensure compliance with NCSC standards and the HMG Security Policy Framework while operating within a multi-vendor environment. Bidders must submit proposals by 26 May 2026 at 12pm.
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What changed
The Home Office has published an open opportunity for specialist cyber security support services under a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract runs for 24 months from September 2026 at a value of £2-3 million, with the supplier required to align with NCSC standards and the HMG Security Policy Framework.
Cyber security service providers, particularly those with experience in public sector IT environments and NCSC compliance, should note this opportunity. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and uses a dynamic purchasing system call-off procedure. Applications must be submitted by 26 May 2026.
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Published date: 24 April 2026
Last edited date: 24 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
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Contract summary
Industry
- Data security software development services - 72212732
Location of contract
SW1P 4DF
Value of contract
£2,000,000 to £3,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_513004/1563915
Published date
24 April 2026
Closing date
26 May 2026
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
3 September 2026
Contract end date
3 September 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
What is a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system? A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established dynamic purchasing system.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
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 requests by the Buyer shall be subject to an impact assessment, which will determine whether an additional Statement(s) of Work (SoW) is required.
Where an Unforeseen Event occurs, the Supplier must, at the written request and at the direction of the Principal Security Architect, move capacity to the required operational area(s) to meet DSA needs. The Supplier will raise any consequential impact to Services for the acceptance of the Principal Security Architect.
The Supplier shall ensure that all systems are operated in such a manner to support HO HOD compliance with the HMG Security Policy Framework.
The Supplier shall ensure that all appropriate NCSC guidance is followed.
The Supplier shall ensure protection of HMG information assets and accreditation of the solution where appropriate.
The Buyer uses a range of tools including Commercial Off the Shelf SIEM tooling (SPLUNK) to monitor, detect and respond to any security threats.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Steve Marks
Address
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
England
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