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Red Teaming

HOME OFFICE

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16 Dec 2020 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has issued a complete contract for a "Red Teaming" service, which involves the supply of hostile replication team services. This procurement falls under the research services category, with a contract value ranging from £600,000 to £800,000. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st October 2020 to 30th June 2023, with notable deadlines including the tender end date of 24th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the defence and security sectors. Companies that specialise in cybersecurity, risk assessment, and simulation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. With a substantial contract value, successful bidders could establish long-term relationships with the Home Office, contributing to sustained business growth in this specialised market.

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Notice Title

Red Teaming

Notice Description

Supply of hostile replication team services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d8b84ef-faf0-4aed-87a8-47b7e8d825f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a121394b-9b53-4b75-9964-749aa6287531
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 years
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
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

CERASTES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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