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title: "Security review and crisis response plan"
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# Security review and crisis response plan

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b107674-6c96-454e-909c-87f9a5b9564c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a contracting process for a "Security review and crisis response plan," which falls under the general management consultancy services industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the successful bidder selected. The procurement was carried out via a framework agreement using a selective method, with KPMG LLP being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £83,111.70 and covers multiple locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract period spans from 22nd July 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in security and cyber expertise, particularly those with experience in providing organisational resilience solutions. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive security assessments and crisis management strategies would find this tender advantageous. However, it does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement represents a significant contract for established consultancy firms seeking to enhance or expand their services within DEFRA and similar government entities across the specified regions.

## Notice

Specialist security / cyber expertise, skills and experience to undertake review of organisational security and resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8057f636-a74d-4a9a-885b-145435bed568 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,111 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,111 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8057f636-a74d-4a9a-885b-145435bed568

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8057f636-a74d-4a9a-885b-145435bed568
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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