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title: "Red Teaming"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d8b84ef-faf0-4aed-87a8-47b7e8d825f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2020-12-16"
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# Red Teaming

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d8b84ef-faf0-4aed-87a8-47b7e8d825f6

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## Summary

The Home Office has issued a complete contract for a "Red Teaming" service, which involves the supply of hostile replication team services. This procurement falls under the research services category, with a contract value ranging from £600,000 to £800,000. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st October 2020 to 30th June 2023, with notable deadlines including the tender end date of 24th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the defence and security sectors. Companies that specialise in cybersecurity, risk assessment, and simulation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. With a substantial contract value, successful bidders could establish long-term relationships with the Home Office, contributing to sustained business growth in this specialised market.

## Notice

Supply of hostile replication team services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a121394b-9b53-4b75-9964-749aa6287531 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| 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 | CERASTES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a121394b-9b53-4b75-9964-749aa6287531

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a121394b-9b53-4b75-9964-749aa6287531
  16th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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