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Security Assurance Partner

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Oct 2021 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract titled "Security Assurance Partner" as part of their procurement for system quality assurance services. The procurement process, which concluded on June 4, 2021, followed a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system. The awarded contract, worth £375,000, initiates from September 8, 2021, and is set to last until September 7, 2023. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly focused on system quality assurance planning and assessment.

This opportunity allows businesses, particularly those in cybersecurity and IT services, to explore growth avenues by providing essential security assurance services such as penetration testing and IT health checks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, as the FCDO aims to engage diverse suppliers for this contract. This competitive tender presents a chance for firms with expertise in system quality assurance to collaborate with a prominent government entity, potentially enhancing their profile in the industry.

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Notice Title

Security Assurance Partner

Notice Description

FCDO sought a Security assurance partner to provide: Pen tests, IT health checks and security assurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14d8c6ef-4140-4008-a79a-2337c9a81c2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6d1be-a08f-4be2-aa19-2a2fb6a9ee64
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2021 - 7 Sep 2023 1-2 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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