Published date: 18 September 2025

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 7 January 2026

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

SW1P 3JR

Procurement reference

CF-0537800D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

18 September 2025

Closing date

7 January 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Partnering with Defra Group to as their prime threat intelligence partner, conduct forensic investigations of cyber attacks and respond to incidents for an initial 3-years with two 1 year options to extend.

This opportunity will be run through the RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 DPS for enhanced cyber incident response services.

*ITT issue date: 03/12/2025
*Tender Response date: 07/01/2026
*Contract Award date: 03/03/2026

* All dates are estimates and could be subject to change at the Authority's discretion.

Please register on the DPS here https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM37643?nav=0 to be considered for this opportunity.


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Sara Bevan

Address

17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
UK

Telephone

020 7270 3000

Email

network.procurement@defra.gov.uk