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ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Apr 2025 at 11:47

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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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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-199f7367-d458-47ef-9b1f-c8bdc68dd673
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64678344-3641-4313-834c-29497e8812d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,375,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Sara Bevan
Contact Email
sara.bevan@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3B DATA SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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