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Penetration Testing - IT Health Checks

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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21 Oct 2021 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Penetration Testing - IT Health Checks" contract, valued at £100,000, was managed by the Department for International Trade, located in London (SW1A 2BL). This contract falls under the IT services industry category and was awarded to BSI Professional Services (UK) Limited. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 20th October 2021 and is set to end on 19th October 2022. The tender period concluded on 2nd August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services such as penetration testing and cybersecurity assessments. With the growing demand for robust security measures in IT, businesses equipped to deliver these services will find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The experience gained from working on such contracts can enhance a firm's reputation, opening doors to more substantial contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing - IT Health Checks

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of Penetration testing and IT Health checks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-630a218a-107c-4536-baea-fe9356e1f17b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f38dc6-90f3-40b5-98d8-1e4ed3512345
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2021 - 19 Oct 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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