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# ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b16549-75d9-4475-a399-e5309856f114

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "ITHC, Penetration Testing and Associated Services Contract" under the industry category of information technology services. This contract, valued at £3,375,000, has been granted to Prism Infosec Ltd for a term of three years with an optional one-year extension, starting from 19 March 2025 and ending on 18 March 2028. Defra aims to procure IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing, and Associated Services through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The services will cover various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions internationally. This procurement process has completed the award stage as of 11 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the IT security sector, particularly those offering cyber security and penetration testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises that are adept at providing robust IT health check solutions stand to benefit significantly from this contract. Participation could bolster their portfolio and market presence, given the broad geographic scope and the association with a prominent government department. This contract aligns well with companies that can deliver high-quality, reliable security services across diverse locales, fostering potential for enhanced business visibility and additional contract opportunities.

## Notice

Awarded contract to Prism Infosec for the provision of IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing and Associated Services under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. This contract is one of three contracts awarded by Defra to suppliers for these services for a 3+1 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54661e39-e5ae-4010-87a5-717baa2ed4ae |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,375,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRISM INFOSEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54661e39-e5ae-4010-87a5-717baa2ed4ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54661e39-e5ae-4010-87a5-717baa2ed4ae
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bc88803-5de6-4dd2-91d7-f01ce699bb92
  ITHC, Pen Test and Associated Services_Prism Infosec_Redacted 10.04.2025

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