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    ContractsRed Teaming Security Assessment Services
    Awarded contract

    Red Teaming Security Assessment Services

    Awarded
    £1.5m
    Published 6 Aug 2026

    Specialist red team services to assess physical and digital security vulnerabilities across Home Office sites and systems.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 6 Aug 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £1.5m
    Published 6 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      2 Jul 2026
      4 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CE
      Cerastes Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    6 Aug 2026Today2 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The Home Office Science and Technology unit is seeking specialist Red Teaming services to conduct independent, adversary-simulated security assessments. The successful supplier will test both physical and digital security controls at selected sites and systems, identifying vulnerabilities and providing recommendations to strengthen defenses. This engagement requires experienced security professionals capable of delivering objective, professional assessments that simulate real-world threat scenarios. The work will support the Home Office in enhancing their overall security posture and risk management capabilities.

    Track record

    10 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, HOME OFFICE has awarded 10 contracts to 10 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Cerastes Limited1× · 10%
    2. BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS LIMITED1× · 10%
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    4. UNIVERSITY OF KENT1× · 10%
    5. VERIAN GROUP UK LIMITED1× · 10%
    6. IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED1× · 10%

    +4 more suppliers

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    bc290396-8225-4835-a894-82b7fef9188e-909722

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