--- title: "ITHC, Penetration Testing & Associated Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5084cb9-8cf1-4a11-a620-3c0a54750405" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5084cb9-8cf1-4a11-a620-3c0a54750405" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5084cb9-8cf1-4a11-a620-3c0a54750405.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5084cb9-8cf1-4a11-a620-3c0a54750405.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2025-04-11" --- # ITHC, Penetration Testing & Associated Services Contract Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5084cb9-8cf1-4a11-a620-3c0a54750405 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5084cb9-8cf1-4a11-a620-3c0a54750405) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5084cb9-8cf1-4a11-a620-3c0a54750405.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to Commissum (Resillion) for IT Health Checks, Penetration Testing, and Associated Services under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme. The procurement falls under the "Information technology services" industry category, with a CPV code of 72222300. The geographical scope of the services includes the UK, Europe, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The buying organisation is based in Bristol. The procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process is now complete, with the contract period running from 19 March 2025 to 18 March 2028, valued at £3,375,000 GBP, and the awarded contract was published on 11 April 2025. The tender was particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initial tender period ended on 5 December 2024. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in IT Health Checks and Penetration Testing. Companies that are part of the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK Scheme or aim to participate in large-scale IT security projects may find this tender particularly lucrative. The contract provides a significant revenue stream for the awarded SME, Commissum Associates, facilitating their growth and expansion in the cybersecurity market. Other SMEs in this sector, especially those striving to establish or expand their presence in government contracts, can benefit from similar opportunities. The alignment of the procurement method with the dynamic purchasing system ensures that agile and innovative SMEs have a platform to compete effectively. ## Notice Awarded contract to Commissum (Resillion) 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/31d29597-f214-49b0-a6bc-b9af0ec5ba4f | | 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 | COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 11 Apr 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d29597-f214-49b0-a6bc-b9af0ec5ba4f - 11 Apr 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8c8942-30d4-44a3-9d5a-6789ba6867be - 11 Apr 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9edf7-c195-4a46-8e2b-b515e74b8e93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d29597-f214-49b0-a6bc-b9af0ec5ba4f 11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8c8942-30d4-44a3-9d5a-6789ba6867be 11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9edf7-c195-4a46-8e2b-b515e74b8e93 11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9bbd22f-974f-4721-b86d-6e2de0f140c4 ITHC, Pen Testing and Associated Services Contract_Commissum_08.04.25_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa699999-3d17-4264-8226-e81b3da7723d ITHC, Pen Testing and Associated Services Contract_Commissum_08.04.25_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f40d77f6-0fbf-4e8c-bbf1-735707041908 ITHC, Pen Testing and Associated Services Contract_Commissum_08.04.25_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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