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Security Vulnerability Assessment and Advice

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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27 May 2022 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Security Vulnerability Assessment and Advice," specifically aimed at providing pen testing services related to Universal Credit and Working Age services. This selective tender, valued at £440,210, was awarded to Commissum Associates Limited after the tender period concluded on 28 April 2022. The contract commenced on 29 April 2022 and is set to run until 28 April 2023. The industry category for this project falls under IT services, which includes consulting, software development, and internet support, with service delivery expected across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and software development. With the growing emphasis on digital security, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and reliable pen testing solutions would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Such businesses could leverage their expertise to help government agencies enhance their security frameworks, thereby positioning themselves for substantial growth in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Security Vulnerability Assessment and Advice

Notice Description

Pen testing services for Universal Credit and Working Age related services. This contract includes a discovery phase with a potential implementation phase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2851953b-f526-4329-ae3a-3246854d37ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8f8556-24b1-4252-b4c5-634a1615c2ae
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

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
£440,210 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2022 - 28 Apr 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES

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