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Penetration testing

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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30 Mar 2017 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is inviting tenders for a penetration testing service as part of an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Penetration testing", aims to conduct an external security test on specified IP addresses without causing disruption to services or data. This opportunity is available to interested parties until 28 April 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 12 May 2017 and run until 14 September 2017. The procurement falls under the classification of computer audit and testing services, primarily targeting the services industry, with delivery locations in Manchester and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly those focusing on penetration testing and IT security audits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, which favour their involvement. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in robust security measures and ethical hacking would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially enabling them to expand their client base and enhance their industry credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration testing

Notice Description

We would like to request an external penetration test carried out from the perspective of a 'hacker' on a range of IP addresses. To test this in as live a way as possible, we will supply a range of IP addresses and no further information. We would like you to carry out a penetration test against these IP addresses but ensure there is no disruption or destruction of services/data should vulnerabilities be discovered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59efb62b-b397-4032-8eff-753c8f9f8f75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f9350d-b6e3-4187-a689-790b6c58cce2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2017 - 14 Sep 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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