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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "C0245 IT Security Assurance" was initiated by the National Wealth Fund Limited, based in Leeds, England. This contract involves the provision of IT security services, including penetration testing, external auditing, and general security functionality planning and implementation. Classified under the industry category of Data security software development services (CPV code: 72212732), the contract was awarded following a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which attained a completion status, was valued at £355,116.17. The contract began on 21 June 2023 and will run until 20 June 2027, with key dates including the award date on 20 June 2023 and the publication of the award notice on 4 July 2023. The primary delivery location is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in IT security services, especially those that specialise in providing robust data security and software development services. The procurement specifically mentioned suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thus, companies of this scale would find the tender particularly advantageous. The competitive landscape for this contract favours businesses with a proven track record in security-managed services and a thorough understanding of the latest security testing practices. Involvement in such a high-profile project could bolster a company's profile and expand its portfolio, fostering new growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of cyber security.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

C0245 IT Security Assurance

Notice Description

Provision for a security-managed service partner to provide penetration testing, external auditing, and other security testing functions and assist with security functionality planning and implementation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34d1fd5a-cc32-4889-91df-4adcea7a5ba0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1db819-e94f-4131-bcf7-9588f360dceb
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,116 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,116 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2023 - 20 Jun 2027 4-5 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
NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

UK INFRASTRUCTURE BANK LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4HR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATECH SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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