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ITHC, Penetration Testing & Associated Services Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Apr 2025 at 11:17

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11 Apr 2025 at 10:45

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11 Apr 2025 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to Commissum (Resillion) for IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing, and Associated Services under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. The procurement falls under the "Information technology services" industry category, with a CPV code of 72222300. The geographical scope of the services includes the UK, Europe, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The buying organisation is based in Bristol. The procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process is now complete, with the contract period running from 19 March 2025 to 18 March 2028, valued at £3,375,000 GBP, and the awarded contract was published on 11 April 2025. The tender was particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initial tender period ended on 5 December 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in IT Health Checks and Penetration Testing. Companies that are part of the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme or aim to participate in large-scale IT security projects may find this tender particularly lucrative. The contract provides a significant revenue stream for the awarded SME, Commissum Associates, facilitating their growth and expansion in the cybersecurity market. Other SMEs in this sector, especially those striving to establish or expand their presence in government contracts, can benefit from similar opportunities. The alignment of the procurement method with the dynamic purchasing system ensures that agile and innovative SMEs have a platform to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITHC, Penetration Testing & Associated Services Contract

Notice Description

Awarded contract to Commissum (Resillion) 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
ocds-b5fd17-f5084cb9-8cf1-4a11-a620-3c0a54750405
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d29597-f214-49b0-a6bc-b9af0ec5ba4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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