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IT Security Health Checks

D V L A

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09 Aug 2018 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the D V L A (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) procuring IT Security Health Checks, which is classified under IT services - consulting, software development, Internet and support. The tender was awarded for a total value of £500,000 to NCC Group, and the contract is set for the period from 16th July 2018 to 15th July 2019. This selective procurement method followed a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 28th June 2018. The location for the delivery of services is Swansea, Wales, with the relevant postal code being SA6 7JL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cyber security sector, especially those offering vulnerability assessments and penetration testing services. Companies that hold relevant certifications such as PCI ASV, CESG, CHECK, CREST STAR, and Cyber Essentials are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The focus on small to medium enterprises (SMEs) indicates a supportive environment for smaller firms to engage in and benefit from government contracts in this specialised area.

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Notice Title

IT Security Health Checks

Notice Description

Procurement of a Cyber Security health check company to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on DVLA's infrastructure and applications (both physical and cloud based). They must be PCI ASV approved and hold CESG, CHECK, CREST STAR and Cyber essential status.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fe568c5-78ca-4e38-b437-72a36f072ef4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b20606-e8e5-47d5-88c7-b97049cb46b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
D V L A
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON, SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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