--- title: "Supply Chain Security 2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e0cca7c-e0e2-408b-9450-3b117ea4cfdf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e0cca7c-e0e2-408b-9450-3b117ea4cfdf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e0cca7c-e0e2-408b-9450-3b117ea4cfdf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e0cca7c-e0e2-408b-9450-3b117ea4cfdf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD, RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2026-03-23" --- # Supply Chain Security 2026 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD, RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e0cca7c-e0e2-408b-9450-3b117ea4cfdf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e0cca7c-e0e2-408b-9450-3b117ea4cfdf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e0cca7c-e0e2-408b-9450-3b117ea4cfdf.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to Risk Ledger for the provision of a supply chain security management platform under the CCS' G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract titled "Supply Chain Security 2026" falls under the services category and specifically relates to security software packages. Valued at £269,270.96, this contract commenced on the 31st of March, 2026, and is scheduled to end on the 30th of March, 2029, with an optional extension of 12 months. This award takes place at the award stage of the procurement process, with a contract awarded for a span of 36 months to monitor approximately 1,000 suppliers, enhancing Defra's ability to manage security across its supply chain. The delivery of services pertains to a vast number of regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international locations. This procurement process creates substantial opportunities for companies specialising in security software packages, particularly those capable of offering robust supply chain security solutions. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises are particularly suited to leverage this opportunity, as Defra has expressed a preference for working with SMEs. The contract enables Defra to better understand the security posture of its suppliers, which in turn offers prospective suppliers the chance to showcase their capabilities in real-time risk data sharing and analysis. Companies with expertise in advanced security solutions and those wishing to enhance their portfolio by connecting with a prominent government department like Defra stand to benefit considerably from this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Defra has awarded a contract to Risk Ledger, via CCS' G-Cloud 14 Framework, for the use of their supply chain security management platform to better identify the security posture and maturity of its key suppliers. This strengthens Defra's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber and other security threats across its supply chain. The contract is awarded for 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. Defra Group Security's, DgS, Supply Chain Security Team requires a contract for 20 Risk Ledger user licences to support the monitoring of approximately 1,000 suppliers over a 36 month term. This contract will enable Defra to assess the organisational security posture of its suppliers, review their current security certifications, identify areas of risk, and determine whether they are suitable to provide services to Defra. Risk Ledger is a supply chain security management platform used by Defra to gain greater visibility of the security maturity of its key suppliers. Risk Ledger connects organisations into a global network, allowing them to share and analyse risk data in real time. This capability strengthens Defra's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber and other security threats across its supply chain. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b568c972-0e1f-4edd-90f1-f69822039761 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £269,270 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £269,270 | | 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, RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 | RISK LEDGER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48730000 - Security software package ## Release History - 23 Mar 2026 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b568c972-0e1f-4edd-90f1-f69822039761 - 23 Mar 2026 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53944680-c6b8-422f-ab68-5612680527c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b568c972-0e1f-4edd-90f1-f69822039761 23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53944680-c6b8-422f-ab68-5612680527c1 23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97ee2a3e-50c7-45c8-bd2a-7c22ce67ce8d Risk Ledger Procurement Documentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcd60f95-3cf5-4404-b085-69ac07c764e0 Risk Ledger Procurement Documentation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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