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Penetration and Security test

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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01 Mar 2021 at 18:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process titled "Penetration and Security Test", focused on the category of security software packages. The procurement, which followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total value of £52,920. The contract period ran from 19th February 2018 to 18th February 2021, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage as of 1st February 2018, with the award notice published on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for large-scale security firms that specialise in penetration testing and cybersecurity services, allowing them to showcase their capabilities to government entities. With a focus on achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification, businesses with expertise in both security assessments and IT health checks would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration and Security test

Notice Description

Penetration and Security testing Cyber Essentials Plus certification ITHC Penetration Test

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-404f9ec9-763e-4d65-b3d3-ab10fd61490f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675dbf95-5a00-4415-8927-e881cc0cb503
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2018 - 18 Feb 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTA MONITOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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