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STA-0254 Digital Systems Check (con_6033)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Jan 2021 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking SIRA support to conduct penetration testing on a digital service, titled "STA-0254 Digital Systems Check." This contract falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000) and was awarded on 23rd January 2020, with the contract period extending until 31st March 2020. The procurement was executed via a selective method, as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total value of the contract is £20,000. The delivery address for this service is located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and Internet services, particularly those that can offer security and risk assessment solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete for this contract, as they often bring innovative approaches and agile methodologies that can benefit public sector projects. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity and digital systems testing would be well-suited to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

STA-0254 Digital Systems Check (con_6033)

Notice Description

The Department for Education is looking for SIRA support and to carry out penetration testing on a digital service, to align with best practice and ensure that any potential security risks are highlighted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1df80ffe-b095-4064-82d1-cc068c3c19c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf61269-c797-416c-82e7-a32ee8a1dee5
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI INFO ASSURE

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