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title: "ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract"
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# ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-199f7367-d458-47ef-9b1f-c8bdc68dd673

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process to award a contract for IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing, and Associated Services, under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. The contract, titled "ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract", has been awarded to 3B Data Security Ltd. This contract, classified under the Information technology services industry category, covers services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the contract start date of 19 March 2025 and end date of 18 March 2028, with the contract's total value amounting to GBP 3,375,000.

This awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity services. Companies with expertise in IT health checks and penetration testing can benefit from similar opportunities by participating in dynamic purchasing systems and becoming accredited under schemes such as the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. The procurement process highlights the importance of having specialised skills and certifications, which are crucial for securing contracts in the competitive IT services market.

## Notice

Awarded contract to 3B Data Security for the provision of IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing and Associated Services under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. This is one of three contracts awarded by Defra, to Suppliers for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64678344-3641-4313-834c-29497e8812d8 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,375,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3B DATA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64678344-3641-4313-834c-29497e8812d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64678344-3641-4313-834c-29497e8812d8
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08b1ef4a-476f-4976-add1-cb8241c8a2b5
  ITHC, Pen Testing and Associated Services contract_3B Data Security_Redacted 10.04.2025

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