--- title: "ITHC, Penetration Testing & Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4b1d00b-2077-4ce6-8958-a8575a54af0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4b1d00b-2077-4ce6-8958-a8575a54af0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4b1d00b-2077-4ce6-8958-a8575a54af0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4b1d00b-2077-4ce6-8958-a8575a54af0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA" published: "2024-10-02" --- # ITHC, Penetration Testing & Associated Services Buyer: DEFRA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4b1d00b-2077-4ce6-8958-a8575a54af0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4b1d00b-2077-4ce6-8958-a8575a54af0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4b1d00b-2077-4ce6-8958-a8575a54af0b.json) ## Summary DEFRA is in the planning stage for re-procuring its IT Health Checks (ITHC), Penetration Testing, and Associated Services contract, which will expire on 6th March 2025. The new contract aims to cover a wide range of cybersecurity services, such as Red/Purple teaming, Digital Forensic Investigations, and Penetration Testing. The procurement process is targeting the IT services industry and will be managed through the RM3764.3 Cyber Security Framework 3. DEFRA plans to engage multiple suppliers, with the procurement likely to be awarded to ensure efficient handling of requests. The procurement will be conducted under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), allowing an unlimited number of suppliers to join. The key milestone end date for the market engagement is on 13th January 2025. The procurement covers services within the UK and potentially extends to British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and globally. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the cybersecurity sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the capacity to handle various requests within DEFRA efficiently. Firms specialising in IT consulting, penetration testing, digital forensics, and cybersecurity services would be well-suited to participate. Registration on the DPS Cyber Security Services 3 Marketplace is required to be eligible for this procurement opportunity. Participating in this tender could provide these businesses with long-term projects and the possibility to forge strong relationships with DEFRA and other associated organisations, consequently expanding their market presence and capabilities. ## Notice The existing ITHC, Penetration Testing & Associated Services contract let in March 2022 through RM3764.3 Cyber Security Framework 3, expires on 6th March 2025. The Authority plans to re-procure these services which includes but is not limited to Red/Purple teaming, Digital Forensic Investigations, Penetration Testing and IT Health Checks. The opportunity is likely to be awarded to multiple suppliers to ensure the volume of requests within the Authority's organisation can be managed efficiently and effectively. The Authority intends to run market engagement sessions and timelines will be published in the coming months. For your information, please find links to the existing ITHC contracts here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7d2c3d55-1489-4f25-b8ec-05b1661c178c?origin=SearchResults&p=1 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/80cc1b34-8c63-4743-80c7-ab33cb19e27d?origin=SearchResults&p=1 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4f71649-7fdf-4120-87a8-03920ab59949?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Update 02/10/24 - RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 is the chosen route to market for this procurement. This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and as such, registration is free and there is no limit on the number of suppliers who can join this DPS Marketplace. To be considered for this opportunity, you need to be registered on the DPS. To register as a Supplier, click on the link below and follow the instructions under 'Cyber Security Services 3'. https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?_gl=1*ac5z38*_ga*MTY2NjM3MDA0NC4xNzE4ODc3OTAy*_ga_SK4BZ95L7T*MTcyNzg4MDgxMC42OC4xLjE3Mjc4ODE2MTguMC4wLjA.#technology ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9999eba-dfe3-4e2b-bf73-e2861b4bd0cd | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 15:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9999eba-dfe3-4e2b-bf73-e2861b4bd0cd - 2 Sep 2024 at 15:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09de2dd-7422-4a2a-bcaf-88ace620dc65 - 29 Aug 2024 at 09:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052a4314-ce10-4cfe-9f69-453fd9790558 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9999eba-dfe3-4e2b-bf73-e2861b4bd0cd 2nd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09de2dd-7422-4a2a-bcaf-88ace620dc65 2nd September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052a4314-ce10-4cfe-9f69-453fd9790558 29th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?_gl=1*ac5z38*_ga*MTY2NjM3MDA0NC4xNzE4ODc3OTAy*_ga_SK4BZ95L7T*MTcyNzg4MDgxMC42OC4xLjE3Mjc4ODE2MTguMC4wLjA.#technology - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7d2c3d55-1489-4f25-b8ec-05b1661c178c?origin=SearchResults&p=1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/80cc1b34-8c63-4743-80c7-ab33cb19e27d?origin=SearchResults&p=1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4f71649-7fdf-4120-87a8-03920ab59949?origin=SearchResults&p=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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