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Supply Chain Security 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD, RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to Risk Ledger for the provision of a supply chain security management platform under the CCS' G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract titled "Supply Chain Security 2026" falls under the services category and specifically relates to security software packages. Valued at £269,270.96, this contract commenced on the 31st of March, 2026, and is scheduled to end on the 30th of March, 2029, with an optional extension of 12 months. This award takes place at the award stage of the procurement process, with a contract awarded for a span of 36 months to monitor approximately 1,000 suppliers, enhancing Defra's ability to manage security across its supply chain. The delivery of services pertains to a vast number of regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international locations.

This procurement process creates substantial opportunities for companies specialising in security software packages, particularly those capable of offering robust supply chain security solutions. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises are particularly suited to leverage this opportunity, as Defra has expressed a preference for working with SMEs. The contract enables Defra to better understand the security posture of its suppliers, which in turn offers prospective suppliers the chance to showcase their capabilities in real-time risk data sharing and analysis. Companies with expertise in advanced security solutions and those wishing to enhance their portfolio by connecting with a prominent government department like Defra stand to benefit considerably from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Security 2026

Notice Description

Defra has awarded a contract to Risk Ledger, via CCS' G-Cloud 14 Framework, for the use of their supply chain security management platform to better identify the security posture and maturity of its key suppliers. This strengthens Defra's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber and other security threats across its supply chain. The contract is awarded for 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. Defra Group Security's, DgS, Supply Chain Security Team requires a contract for 20 Risk Ledger user licences to support the monitoring of approximately 1,000 suppliers over a 36 month term. This contract will enable Defra to assess the organisational security posture of its suppliers, review their current security certifications, identify areas of risk, and determine whether they are suitable to provide services to Defra. Risk Ledger is a supply chain security management platform used by Defra to gain greater visibility of the security maturity of its key suppliers. Risk Ledger connects organisations into a global network, allowing them to share and analyse risk data in real time. This capability strengthens Defra's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber and other security threats across its supply chain.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e0cca7c-e0e2-408b-9450-3b117ea4cfdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b568c972-0e1f-4edd-90f1-f69822039761
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£269,270 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,270 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 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, RURAL AFFAIRS
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

RISK LEDGER

Further Information

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