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28 Jul 2026 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a contracting process for a "Security review and crisis response plan," which falls under the general management consultancy services industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the successful bidder selected. The procurement was carried out via a framework agreement using a selective method, with KPMG LLP being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £83,111.70 and covers multiple locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract period spans from 22nd July 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in security and cyber expertise, particularly those with experience in providing organisational resilience solutions. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive security assessments and crisis management strategies would find this tender advantageous. However, it does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement represents a significant contract for established consultancy firms seeking to enhance or expand their services within DEFRA and similar government entities across the specified regions.

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Notice Title

Security review and crisis response plan

Notice Description

Specialist security / cyber expertise, skills and experience to undertake review of organisational security and resilience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b107674-6c96-454e-909c-87f9a5b9564c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8057f636-a74d-4a9a-885b-145435bed568
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,111 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,111 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
DEFRA
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
Not specified

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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