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Penetration testing

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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08 Nov 2018 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a penetration testing contract was conducted by the FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE, based in London, England. This contract falls under the IT services category and has a total value of £165,000. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period for submissions closed on 14 October 2018, and the contract commenced on 1 November 2018, lasting until 31 October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering cybersecurity and consulting solutions. Companies that are either small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or larger firms, like NETTITUDE LTD, which is identified as a successful supplier, can compete effectively. Businesses with expertise in penetration testing and other associated IT services are well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Penetration testing

Notice Description

Penetration testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5040821c-f912-4fdb-96a8-6864e2508f10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f71a4bb-2176-4f69-85d7-b25ca754fb89
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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETTITUDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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