Award

Provision of penetration testing, ITHC and associated services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

11 Mar 2022 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for the "Provision of penetration testing, ITHC and associated services". This contract falls within the technical computer support services industry and encompasses a total value of £3,400,000. The procurement method followed was selective and was executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The key dates include a tender period that ended on 7 January 2022 and a contract period commencing on 7 March 2022, extending until 6 March 2024, with the award notice published on 11 March 2022.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement stipulates suitability criteria favouring them. Companies with expertise in penetration testing and associated security services can align their offerings with the demands of this contract, thus positioning themselves for potential future engagements in this growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of penetration testing, ITHC and associated services

Notice Description

Contract award notice following a competitive process under a Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49edc036-5c8c-4c4d-acfc-7850e42fd044
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cc1b34-8c63-4743-80c7-ab33cb19e27d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2022 - 6 Mar 2024 2-3 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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