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NHSBSA Penetration Testing

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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26 Feb 2018 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has initiated a tender titled "NHSBSA Penetration Testing," aimed at establishing a 36-month framework agreement for penetration testing services, valued at £900,000. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is classified with the CPV code for IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method used is a selective process, specifically through a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 21st December 2017, with the contract commencing on 5th February 2018 and running until 4th February 2021. The delivery services are primarily designated for the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This framework agreement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT consulting services. Companies that offer penetration testing and related IT services can strategically compete for 'call-off' projects as defined in the agreement. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly supports such organisations. Engaging with this contract can enable businesses to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with a prominent public sector buyer.

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Notice Title

NHSBSA Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for a 36 month Penetration Testing framework agreement, put in place via CCS Framework RM3764ii Cyber Security Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4895c854-c448-49a6-a2ee-9a74077c165e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a714491a-46fc-4ea3-8182-0e61e548d3d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 2021 3-4 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTA MONITOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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