Automated Data Classification

Ministry of Defence
South West
Selective procedure
27 May 2025 to 26 May 2027

Implementation of an automated data classification service designed to mitigate cyber risks associated with data management and loss. The service supports the protection of digital information and military data assets within a secure environment.

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Awarded value: £729k; As published
Published: 14 January 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 13 May 2025; Certes
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 26 May 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of automated data classification and cyber security services to support secure data management and loss prevention for government organisations.

Category: Data management services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
14 January 2026
Contract awardedto Certes
13 May 2025
Contract starts
27 May 2025
Contract ends
26 May 2027

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How it compares

15.3× the typical data loss prevention contract (£48k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/165083/automated-data-classification
Buyer reference: RM3764.3/712236450
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-84a3be45-32a3-4365-b29e-761b51905579
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ministry of Defence. Automated Data Classification. Contract award, 14 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/165083/automated-data-classification (accessed 12 October 2026).