The Department for Business and Trade intends to procure a Cyber Capability Bench Contract to provide specialist cyber expertise to support a range of short and long-term digital, data and technology projects in accordance with GDS standards. The requirement is expected to include Microsoft technology capability and expertise, risk management support for the Information and Risk Assurance Process (IRAP), supply chain risk management, and architectural support. The appointed supplier will also be expected to help identify capability gaps, support the development of in-house capability, ensure knowledge transfer to departmental teams, and create relevant artefacts and system documentation during delivery.