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Cyber Incident Response Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has completed the procurement process to secure a Cyber Incident Response Partner. This contract, awarded to KPMG LLP, involves providing expert-level reactive support in case of significant cyber security incidents, and falls under the Information technology services category (CPV: 72222300). The procurement is selective and conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. The award was published on 24th March 2026, following the decision on 3rd March 2026, for a value of £96,000. The services will cover several locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and incident response, particularly those equipped to meet the enhanced level of assurance required by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Suitable contenders are likely to include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the focus on SME suitability. Companies with expertise in managing dynamic purchasing systems and offering high-level cyber security services can leverage this contract to expand their presence across the UK and internationally. The strategic partnership with Defra and their extensive operational domain provides a platform to enhance business reputation and explore further governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Incident Response Partner

Notice Description

To enable Defra Group to secure an NCSC assured (to the enhanced level) Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Partner capable of delivering expert-level reactive support in the event of a significant cyber security incident.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c48d1014-9880-48b8-b75e-55127030b58d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4adb6ab-dd8b-4928-80da-f8bae4336154
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
Postcode Area
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 LLP

Further Information

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