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title: "Red Team Exercise"
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# Red Team Exercise

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f3c1e7b-674d-4a64-a783-632bb2477f3d

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking to enhance its security measures through a completed tender titled "Red Team Exercise," within the industry category of Computer Network Services (CPV 72700000) and additional classification of Investigation and Security Services (CPV 79700000). The contract is characterised by testing security defences in a real-life scenario. This procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of GBP 63,900. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20 February 2025, the contract start on 21 February 2025, and completion by 28 March 2025. The geographical scope for delivery includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cybersecurity and network services. SMEs may find this contract particularly beneficial due to the suitability criteria favouring such businesses. Engaging in this project allows firms to showcase their capabilities in a high-stake security environment, potentially leading to further contracts with governmental agencies. Companies like QinetiQ Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that those with strong reputations and capabilities in the field are well-positioned to compete and succeed in similar future tenders.

## Notice

To test security defences and identify security weaknesses in a real-life test / attack scenario.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9808c758-0189-4f81-9dd4-0521aaea6305 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,900 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 13:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9808c758-0189-4f81-9dd4-0521aaea6305
- 26 Feb 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9808c758-0189-4f81-9dd4-0521aaea6305

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9808c758-0189-4f81-9dd4-0521aaea6305
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9972777d-d90e-4cbb-b847-2e6caac6104d
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7faae12-53fb-4a5d-bffc-79a2c9d190e2
  n/a

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