Supply Chain Security 2026

Department for Environment, Food, Rural Affairs

Published: Mar 23, 2026

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Risk Ledger — £269,271

About This Opportunity

Department for Environment United Kingdom: Supply Chain Security 2026. Supplies contract awarded, defense. Awarded to Risk Ledger (GBP 269K, Feb 2026).

This is a supplies contract in the Defense and information and communication technology sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 269,271.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Defra has awarded a contract to Risk Ledger, via CCS' G-Cloud 14 Framework, for the use of their supply chain security management platform to better identify the security posture and maturity of its key suppliers. This strengthens Defra's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber and other security threats across its supply chain.
The contract is awarded for 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. Defra Group Security's ,DgS, Supply Chain Security Team requires a contract for 20 Risk Ledger user licences to support the monitoring of approximately 1,000 suppliers over a 36 month term.

This contract will enable Defra to assess the organisational security posture of its suppliers, review their current security certifications, identify areas of risk, and determine whether they are suitable to provide services to Defra.
Risk Ledger is a supply chain security management platform used by Defra to gain greater visibility of the security maturity of its key suppliers. Risk Ledger connects organisations into a global network, allowing them to share and analyse risk data in real time. This capability strengthens Defra's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber and other security threats across its supply chain.. CPV: Security software package (48730000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on March 23, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: CF-0609100D8d000003VQwdEAG. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Environment, Food, Rural Affairs

Department for Environment, Food, Rural Affairs has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology and Defense & Military. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: April 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Risk Ledger. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Environment, Food, Rural Affairs in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Defense & Military sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Risk Ledger was awarded the contract for £269,271. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CF-0609100D8d000003VQwdEAG when communicating with the contracting authority.