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title: "Cyber Incident Response Partner"
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# Cyber Incident Response Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c48d1014-9880-48b8-b75e-55127030b58d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has completed the procurement process to secure a Cyber Incident Response Partner. This contract, awarded to KPMG LLP, involves providing expert-level reactive support in case of significant cyber security incidents, and falls under the Information technology services category (CPV: 72222300). The procurement is selective and conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. The award was published on 24th March 2026, following the decision on 3rd March 2026, for a value of £96,000. The services will cover several locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and incident response, particularly those equipped to meet the enhanced level of assurance required by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Suitable contenders are likely to include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the focus on SME suitability. Companies with expertise in managing dynamic purchasing systems and offering high-level cyber security services can leverage this contract to expand their presence across the UK and internationally. The strategic partnership with Defra and their extensive operational domain provides a platform to enhance business reputation and explore further governmental contracts.

## Notice

To enable Defra Group to secure an NCSC assured (to the enhanced level) Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Partner capable of delivering expert-level reactive support in the event of a significant cyber security incident.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4adb6ab-dd8b-4928-80da-f8bae4336154 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4adb6ab-dd8b-4928-80da-f8bae4336154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4adb6ab-dd8b-4928-80da-f8bae4336154
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c47e201d-ebac-4d66-9366-2078518e3a9e
  CIR Order Form_Redacted_24.03.26

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