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Provision of a Cyber security expert

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Buyer Address: 1 Victoria Street, LONDON, SW1H0ET, England

Contact Name: Paolo Muzzupappa

Contact Email: paolo.muzzupappa@dsit.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 07394097398

Status
complete
Procedure
Other - Direct award
Value
98736.0 GBP
Published
05 Dec 2025, 15:55
Deadline
30 Oct 2025, 00:00
Contract Start
31 Oct 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2026, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
72590000 - Computer-related professional services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Avella Security Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This is a direct award ( continuation of Service ) as the supplier is providing knowledge transfer of cyber security expertise to a permanent member of staff

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Opportunity Context

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