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Provision of Testing Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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08 Dec 2020 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a tender for the "Provision of Testing Services" with a focus on penetration testing specifically for the NHS COVID-19 App. The tender was classified under 'Systems and technical consultancy services' and had a total contract value of £46,000. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 26 September 2020 and ended on 23 October 2020. The buying organisation is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and technical consultancy services, as they can leverage their expertise to enhance healthcare applications in response to urgent public health needs. With the increasing demand for secure digital solutions, businesses in this sector can expand their customer base by actively participating in future tenders of similar nature with government organisations or healthcare authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Testing Services

Notice Description

Penetration Testing, specifically test and develop security requirements for the NHS COVID-19 App.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4121ba76-ea5e-4c5c-979c-53f0030f0b4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43aecb40-82d9-41a2-ae71-26b8f7c25004
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2020 - 23 Oct 2020 30 days
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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

NCC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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