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Penetration Testing Services Agreement

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2017 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Gateshead Council for the "Penetration Testing Services Agreement," falling under the IT services category. The contract, valued at £70,000, aims to fulfil the council's penetration testing requirements over a three-year term, starting from 21st August 2017 until 20th August 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tendering period concluding on 19th July 2017. The delivery location is in the North East region of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT consulting services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive penetration testing solutions. Companies with expertise in information security, including larger tech firms and smaller specialised IT service providers, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and gain contracts with public sector authorities like Gateshead Council.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Services Agreement

Notice Description

Agreement to cover all of Gateshead Councils Penetration Testing requirement within the contract term (36 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b43979d-5162-4925-bfa7-a4e00eb27739
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f2e9a8-089a-4292-bad3-2881e1fa276f
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2020 3-4 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kris Atkinson
Contact Email
krisatkinson@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914333769

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

NTA MONITOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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