ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process to award a contract for IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing, and Associated Services, under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. The contract, titled "ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract", has been awarded to 3B Data Security Ltd. This contract, classified under the Information technology services industry category, covers services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the contract start date of 19 March 2025 and end date of 18 March 2028, with the contract's total value amounting to GBP 3,375,000.

This awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity services. Companies with expertise in IT health checks and penetration testing can benefit from similar opportunities by participating in dynamic purchasing systems and becoming accredited under schemes such as the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. The procurement process highlights the importance of having specialised skills and certifications, which are crucial for securing contracts in the competitive IT services market.

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ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th April 2025 11:47:49 AM
Contract Summary

Awarded contract to 3B Data Security for the provision of IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing and Associated Services under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. This is one of three contracts awarded by Defra, to Suppliers for these services.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-199f7367-d458-47ef-9b1f-c8bdc68dd673

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Dynamic Purchasing System

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72222300

CPV Division(s)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Name

Sara Bevan

Buyer Email

sara.bevan@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Horizon House, Deanery Road

Bristol

BS1 5AH

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

3B DATA SECURITY LTD

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ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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