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Penetration Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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26 Jul 2023 at 14:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for the provision of Penetration Testing services. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and used a direct procurement method. The contract value is GBP 14,300 with a contract period starting on 23rd June 2023 and ending on 30th May 2024. The deadline for the tender period was on 22nd June 2023. The contract location is at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ, England.

This procurement opportunity for Penetration Testing services by DCMS is suited for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are eligible to participate in this tender. The contract has already been awarded to Node 4 Limited, a large-scale business based in Derbyshire, UK. Businesses interested in cybersecurity testing in the IT industry should consider exploring potential growth opportunities through this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration Testing

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), is seeking a Supplier to conduct website penetration testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-605e89ae-d6be-42b8-bbe2-19a5e90fb1fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b293fc29-1381-44dc-b576-cbee3855b30f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£14,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2023 - 30 May 2024 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NODE 4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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