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Penetration Test (IT Health Check)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Jul 2019 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in Reading, England, has completed a tender process for a project titled "Penetration Test (IT Health Check)" within the IT services industry. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement with a total value of £300,000. Key dates include the tender period, which closed on 3rd September 2018, and the contract period running from 3rd October 2018 to 3rd October 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consultancy, software development, or security services. Businesses with expertise in conducting penetration tests and IT health checks would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, given the Department's focus on enhancing cybersecurity measures.

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Notice Title

Penetration Test (IT Health Check)

Notice Description

Penetration testing (IT Health Check)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d1bd4c4-488e-4fd7-91e2-5e3122462bb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04687911-e5c0-4270-ba87-a78f049e816c
Current Stage
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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
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2018 - 3 Oct 2020 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
andy lockwood
Contact Email
andy.lockwood@rpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 764 2281

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 1AF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MWR INFOSECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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