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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for "UKRI Penetration Testing Services" within the industry category of program testing software development services. The procurement was executed as a direct award through the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. Based in Swindon, England, at postal code SN2 1FL, the organisation concluded this contract with a total value of £203,080. The contract, awarded to NCC Group Security Services Ltd, will span from 6 January 2025 to 5 January 2028. This notice, as a result of the procurement process, highlights that the procurement stage is complete, with the process categorised under a selective procurement method via a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in penetration testing and security assessment services. Due to the nature of the services required, large companies with expertise in software development for security testing will find this procurement appealing. While direct competition for this contract is closed, businesses can benefit from aligning their offerings to framework agreements like RM1557.14 to position themselves for similar opportunities. The procurement process acknowledges suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive opportunity for companies of various scales looking to collaborate with UK Research and Innovation.

How relevant is this notice?

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. ***Variation 001 has been conducted to include additional services required for implementation off security assessments, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS52,480.00 excluding VAT. *** ***Variation 002 has been conducted to include additional services as required for the project, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS19,080.00 excluding VAT.*** ***Variation 003 has been conducted to incorporate additional security security assessments, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS11,780.00 excluding VAT. *** ***Variation 004 has been conducted to incorporate additional security security assessments, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS8,480.00 excluding VAT. *** ***Variation 005 has been conducted to incorporate additional testing services, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS47,260.00 excluding VAT. ***

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
£203,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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