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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described relates to the Home Office's requirement for a Specialist Cyber Security Supplier to conduct an Executive Committee Level Cyber/Crisis Tabletop Exercise (TTX) as part of the Government Cyber Security Strategy. The industry category is IT services, including consulting and software development. The procurement, finalised under the selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, involved a contract valued at £35,000. It was awarded to KPMG and is scheduled from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd January 2027. The buying organisation is the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF, with key contact Ben Quartey-Papafio. The award stage is complete, with the tender period concluded on 27th October 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cyber security consultancy and IT services. Given the contract's alignment with the Government Cyber Security Strategy and its scale, it is an ideal opportunity for IT service providers, including SMEs that have expertise in cyber security exercises. The focus on delivering strategic defence simulations could be particularly beneficial for firms looking to expand their influence in government-level cyber security initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ex Co Cyber Crisis Tabletop Exercise (TTX)

Notice Description

The Home Office requires a third party Specialist Cyber Security Supplier support to deliver a proposal to Home Office Executive Committee (ExCo) Level Cyber/Crisis Tabletop Exercise (TTX) in alignment with the Government Cyber Security Strategy (www). Additional information: Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b0e1555-c828-4746-a098-5cc87d09f0d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0dff599-dfe3-455a-a735-a42013173a7c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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