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CyberFirst International · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (Central government)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72) Delivery listed: Canada (CA)Japan (JP)Saudi Arabia (SA)
Budget not disclosed£1≈ £1 / year · £1 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 30 Apr 2026awarded 1 May 2026
Awarded to IN4 Group Limited, Kings Priory School
Contract term 1 yrends 31 Mar 2027 · starts 24 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) invites expressions of interest from organisations interested in delivering the CyberFirst International Programme. This process is designed to identify delivery partners who can uphold the quality, integrity, and impact of CyberFirst in new international contexts. Successful applicants will be granted a non-exclusive licence to use the CyberFirst trademark and associated branding, subject to formal approval and adherence to brand guidelines. In addition, successful applicants will be expected to sign an agreement with DSIT on the programme. These agreements are anticipated to run for a minimum duration of 12 months.

DSIT will also provide access to approved curriculum materials, delivery frameworks, and promotional assets to support implementation. Partners will be expected to demonstrate a strong track record of delivering CyberFirst content in the UK, robust governance and safeguarding procedures, and evidence of in-country delivery capability or partnerships.

Alongside the programme requirements, proposals should show how 10% of revenue generated through international CyberFirst activities could be allocated to support the TechFirst programme domestically and in particular regional delivery partners . Prospective delivery partners will not receive government funding for pilot activities. Instead, they must source their own funds and build connections to access other in-country funding routes.

Based on DSIT's initial Request for Information in April 2025, this exercise will be for the following countries to deliver CyberFirst internationally:

  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Japan
  • Canada

All proposed solutions must align with UK government priorities and will be subject to the appropriate approvals from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Please advise if you are interested in submitting a proposal by following the instructions provided in the PA23 Registration section below.

CPV: Information technology services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Awarded 1 yrSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Contract period: 24 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr)Value: £1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Canada (CA), Japan (JP), Saudi Arabia (SA)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
72222300 Information technology services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: this is a concession contract retrospostive notice for ITT that happened on 13th march 2026

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
20 Nov 2025, 15:13 GMT
Last source update
1 May 2026, 15:55 BST
Authority reference
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/81385825019AA6063338
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-039283
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Information technology services
Delivery area in notice
Canada (CA)Japan (JP)Saudi Arabia (SA)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b4 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Submission deadline
30 Apr 2026, 17:50 BST
Clarification deadline
30 Apr 2026, 16:51 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public… ↗

Timeline

20 Nov 2025 → 1 May 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published341 days ago
    20 Nov 2025, 15:13 GMT
  2. Next notice expected277 days ago
    22 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  3. Contract starts217 days ago
    24 Mar 2026
  4. Tender notice published181 days ago
    29 Apr 2026, 14:53 BST
  5. Clarification questions by180 days ago
    30 Apr 2026, 16:51 BST
  6. Submission deadline180 days ago
    30 Apr 2026, 17:50 BST
  7. Latest notice published179 days ago
    1 May 2026, 15:55 BST

Notice history

10 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Nov 2025
  1. Planned procurement notice published
    20 Nov 2025, 15:13 GMT
    UK3
  2. Planned procurement notice published
    21 Nov 2025, 10:48 GMT
    UK3
  3. Planned procurement notice published
    2 Dec 2025, 09:30 GMT
    UK3
  4. Planned procurement notice published
    9 Dec 2025, 08:50 GMT
    UK3
  5. Tender notice published
    29 Apr 2026, 14:53 BST
    UK4
  6. Status changed to active
    29 Apr 2026, 14:53 BST
  7. Deadline moved to 30 Apr 2026, 17:50 BST
    29 Apr 2026, 14:53 BST
    +94 days · was 26 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Contract award notice published
    1 May 2026, 15:55 BST
    UK6
  9. Status changed to complete
    1 May 2026, 15:55 BST
  10. Contract signature expected
    11 May 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
Published amendments (3)

https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/81385825019AA6063338

https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/43074298019ADE6474DA

https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/43074298019ADE6474DA Confirmation the closing date is 6th January 2026

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2025-12: 1 release · 2 Dec 2025
  • 2025-11: 2 releases · 20 Nov 2025, 21 Nov 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £11 award exc. VAT
Bids received 22 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
IN4 Group Limited, Kings Priory Schooljoint awardIn4 Group14 May 2026 – 14 May 2027 · up to 14 May 2028Extensions: if both parties agree£11 May 2026Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
2final-stage tenders20—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PVWZ-3216-PVQL 22 Whitehall, London, London, SW1A 2EGContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • In4 GroupAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PPJJ-9677-CYHR HOST Salford, Blue Tower, Salford, North West, M50 2STContact email
  • Kings Priory SchoolAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PQHY-2144-WYHM Kings Priory School, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, NE30 4RFContact email

Official documents & specifications (6)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure