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UKRI Penetration Testing Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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13 Jan 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for Penetration Testing Services via direct award against the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract was awarded to NCC Group Security Services Ltd, commencing on 6 January 2025 and ending on 5 January 2028. This award notice is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited based in Swindon, England, under the industry category of Program testing software development services (CPV code 72212984). The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is GBP 64,000.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cybersecurity and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically recognised as suitable to compete for such tenders. Winning a direct award on an established framework like G-Cloud 14 can enhance a business's credentials and provide steady revenue over multiple years. Businesses well-versed in providing penetration testing services would find this contract highly advantageous for showcasing their expertise and securing a reputable client.

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Notice Title

UKRI Penetration Testing Services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Penetration Testing Services. This has been sourced via direct award against the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02ab3ede-3735-4f6d-a280-5b5eea766387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d1f23-b4d2-4138-94a1-8f3a9c0c5f54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212984 - Program testing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

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