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UKRI Penetration Testing Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has procured penetration testing services through a direct award under the G-Cloud 14 framework for UK Research and Innovation. The procurement process, now in the award stage, entails program testing software development services, classified under CPV code 72212984. Located in Swindon, England, the contract runs from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2028 with a total value initially set at £64,000, and subsequent variations totaling £83,340 excluding VAT. This selective procurement follows a call-off from a framework agreement designed to cater to specific industry needs, with the procurement status marked as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and security services, particularly those that are suitably equipped to offer penetration testing services. With a focus on programme testing and software security, businesses with expertise in security assessments and software testing would be well-suited to engage with similar contracts promoted through frameworks like G-Cloud. Although this contract is positioned for completion, organisations interested in future opportunities within this field can benefit from networking with UK Shared Business Services and staying updated on upcoming frameworks, thereby enhancing potential business growth.

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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. ***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. ***

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
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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
£147,340 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 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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