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Red Teaming Services

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14 Feb 2023 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract titled "Red Teaming Services" to Cerastes LTD for friendly-hostile reconnaissance services. The procurement stage was completed through the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6126. The contract value is £1,200,000, with a contract period from April 1st, 2023, to March 31st, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry to compete. Businesses offering reconnaissance services, particularly those with experience in friendly-hostile reconnaissance, are well-suited to bid for this tender. Cerastes LTD, a large-scale supplier, has secured the contract, indicating potential growth avenues for companies with similar capabilities in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Teaming Services

Notice Description

Contract award. Friendly-hostile reconnaissance services. Competition executed through Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6126.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8f84afa-254a-4fb2-86c1-0576eae8cfad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe99e2a0-736c-4d0e-9d7b-e736534a1932
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
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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