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Cyber Incident Response Partner Service

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 11:09

Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the contracting process for the provision of Cyber Incident Response Partner Services, with KPMG LLP being awarded the contract. Located in London, and aimed at the information technology services industry, this contract seeks to enhance Defra's capabilities in responding to significant cybersecurity incidents through expert-level reactive support. Initially initiated under a tender process, the procurement followed a selective, restricted procedure, with technical quality accounting for 70% of the award criteria and cost 30%. Key stages included the contract signing on 3rd March 2026. Although the award stage is completed, there had been an earlier planning stage for a similar service with planned issue dates set for December 2025, including a tender response deadline on 7th January 2026, and options for post-incident reviews and staff development strategies.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and information technology services, particularly those that can meet the enhanced assurance level required by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Companies that possess strengths in forensic investigations, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity incident response would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The structured procurement process via the RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 DPS, combined with the DPS registration requirement, presents a streamlined route for qualified suppliers to offer their expertise. With the substantial contract value of £350,000 allocated for the planned process, business growth prospects are significant for firms capable of executing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and services for governmental bodies such as Defra.

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Notice Title

Cyber Incident Response Partner Service

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off Contract awarded via RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 DPS and run through the Authority's eProcurement System.

Options: 1. Post-incident policy review or procedural recommendations
2. Staff Development based on Lessons Learned
3. Playbook reviews
4. Scenario based testing or simulation exercises
5. Threat workshops
6. Configuration reviews
7. Pre-mortems and risk stress testing
8. PAN testing
9. Cyber exercising

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030301-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF 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
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
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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