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Penetration Testing Award

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

09 Feb 2022 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has successfully completed an award process for a Penetration Testing contract, valued at £205,000. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is centred in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 8th February 2022. The contract commenced on 14th February 2022 and is set to conclude by 13th February 2023.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering cybersecurity and penetration testing solutions, to expand their reach and capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage with such contracts, potentially leading to further partnerships and growth within the public sector. Companies with experience in service delivery to governmental bodies would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Award

Notice Description

Penetration Testing contract for 2 pieces of work to be carried out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cfb9174-0769-4dfd-ab83-ee46cd3d4025
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb88bd2-061f-472c-a1d7-43b150418b8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 13 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Christopher Alder
Contact Email
chris.alder@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEN TEST PARTNERS

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