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title: "GSCC Purple Team"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# GSCC Purple Team

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-156b8f4b-cda8-48ad-b5f6-c467cedc5ec2

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs is the contracting authority for the project titled "GSCC Purple Team," aimed at scoping a pilot to demonstrate the value of 'Purple Team' exercises in enhancing the Government Security Centre for Cyber services. This procurement falls under the business services sector, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, classified under CPV code 79000000. The procurement method is selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract value set at £240,000. The contract was awarded on 15th February 2021, with the contract period running from 15th March 2021 to 31st March 2021, based in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity can be advantageous for businesses specialising in consulting and cyber security services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions in government security contexts. Suppliers with a strong background in cyber security exercises and implementation, as well as those familiar with public procurement processes, will be well-positioned to compete. The direct involvement of H M Revenue & Customs indicates a strong governmental interest, which may further enhance opportunities for successful applicants to grow their business through this engagement.

## Notice

Scoping for a pilot to demonstrate the value of including 'Purple Team' exercises as part of the Government Security Centre for Cyber (GSCC) service offerings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b320e4-259e-4187-8f1d-a5063b195d8a |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b320e4-259e-4187-8f1d-a5063b195d8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b320e4-259e-4187-8f1d-a5063b195d8a
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e49f3fb-7b96-4796-a60e-40af24119a50

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