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Contract for Security Penetration Testing (IT)

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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28 May 2024 at 06:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for Security Penetration Testing (IT) to Aristi Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 50,700, has a duration from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027. The procurement method was an Open procedure and the contract was classified under computer testing services. The tender period ended on March 5, 2024. This opportunity was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category located in the North East of England.

This tender for Security Penetration Testing (IT) presents growth opportunities for accredited and experienced suppliers in cyber security. Businesses accredited to CHECK, Tiger Scheme, CREST, or Cyber Scheme would be well-suited to compete. Gateshead Council sought a supplier to meet their cyber security requirements for a 36-month contract, part of their wider cyber security processes mandated by the UK Government. The contract offers a substantial value of GBP 50,700 and is open to SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with the Council's procurement strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Security Penetration Testing (IT)

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is looking to appoint an accredited and experienced supplier to fulfil the Council's Cyber Security Penetration Testing requirements. This contract will be for 36 Months. This is part of the Council's wider cyber security processes and is a requirement under the guidance of the UK Government (IT Health Check (ITHC): supporting guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ) This procurement is restricted to suppliers who are a member of, or accredited to, at least one of the following schemes; * CHECK * Tiger Scheme * CREST * Cyber Scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ace2e50-4ea6-411e-b8f0-c7a4a5514c89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Phil Breadin
Contact Email
philbreadin@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01914333332

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARISTI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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