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title: "External Adversary Simulation Exercise"
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buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
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# External Adversary Simulation Exercise

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d65b48d-0041-4ae5-aace-61ef9245b365

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund has recently completed a procurement process for an "External Adversary Simulation Exercise," aimed at assessing their security capabilities against simulated real-world threats. The contract, valued at £58,275, falls under the industry category of computer testing services and was awarded to NCC Group. The contract commenced on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th November 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 14th September 2021 in Croydon, London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies in cybersecurity and IT services to demonstrate their capabilities in adversarial simulation and threat detection. Businesses specialising in security assessments, penetration testing, and forensic analysis may find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in similar tenders can help these companies expand their portfolios and establish strong partnerships with public sector organisations, thereby fostering business growth in the competitive landscape of technology and security services.

## Notice

Pension Protection Fund requires an external adversary simulation exercise to test their prevention, detection and response capabilities to simulated real-word threats. The assessment will perform a range of Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs) that are commonly employed by threat actors in order to assess the overall security posture as well as the fine-grained detection capabilities of Pension Protection Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee025932-b123-4f11-8ece-d084bd4535d2 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,275 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee025932-b123-4f11-8ece-d084bd4535d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee025932-b123-4f11-8ece-d084bd4535d2
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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