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IT Penetration & IT Health Check Service

OFSTED

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04 Feb 2021 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves OFSTED, based in Manchester, UK, which has awarded a contract titled "IT Penetration & IT Health Check Service". This procurement falls under the category of computer-related professional services with a contract value of £69,600. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services Framework. Although the tender period ended on 11 November 2020, the contract commenced on 11 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 10 January 2023.

This contract presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT security services. With the focus on services related to cybersecurity, businesses with expertise in IT penetration testing and health checks would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders or similar contracts that may arise in this sector.

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Notice Title

IT Penetration & IT Health Check Service

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services Framework Agreement RM3764iii This contract is for the provision of IT penetration & IT Health Check Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f4f658f-b284-408e-a290-6cad5e824440
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7025265-e8d7-42e8-a100-87acee2d9ab7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 10 Jan 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIDUS INFORMATION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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