Published date: 29 August 2024

Last edited date: 2 October 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 13 January 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

Location of contract

SW1P 4DF

Procurement reference

CF-0355300D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

29 August 2024

Closing date

13 January 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

ITHC, Penetration Testing & Associated Services

  • Early engagement
  • Published 29 August 2024, last edited 2 September 2024

About the buyer

Contact name

Sara Bevan

Address

Seacole Building, Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
UK

Telephone

020 7270 3000

Email

sara.bevan@defra.gov.uk