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ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Apr 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract" under the industry category of information technology services. This contract, valued at £3,375,000, has been granted to Prism Infosec Ltd for a term of three years with an optional one-year extension, starting from 19 March 2025 and ending on 18 March 2028. Defra aims to procure IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing, and Associated Services through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The services will cover various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions internationally. This procurement process has completed the award stage as of 11 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the IT security sector, particularly those offering cyber security and penetration testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises that are adept at providing robust IT health check solutions stand to benefit significantly from this contract. Participation could bolster their portfolio and market presence, given the broad geographic scope and the association with a prominent government department. This contract aligns well with companies that can deliver high-quality, reliable security services across diverse locales, fostering potential for enhanced business visibility and additional contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

Notice Description

Awarded contract to Prism Infosec for the provision of IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing and Associated Services under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. This contract is one of three contracts awarded by Defra to suppliers for these services for a 3+1 year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54661e39-e5ae-4010-87a5-717baa2ed4ae
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
SME

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
£3,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,375,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2028 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 AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISM INFOSEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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