Award

Penetration Testing Services

POST OFFICE

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Award

03 Dec 2024 at 09:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has completed the procurement process for Penetration Testing Services, classified under system and support services and security services, with a direct award. The contract was awarded to NCC Group Security Services. The procurement, valued at £25,000, covers delivery within the United Kingdom and the contract period runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025. This process signifies the completion stage with the award notice published on 3rd December 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, specifically those capable of providing advanced penetration testing. While this specific contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, similar tenders may be pursued by experienced suppliers in the field, thereby enhancing their service portfolios and securing significant public contracts. The direct award method implies that establishing strong relationships and demonstrating expertise in the industry can be beneficial for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration Testing Services

Notice Description

Contract award for Penetration Testing services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64663844-822b-45c7-a56c-d14eafb31fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0ba2cb-7fa6-4804-adaf-ec6b5b078dff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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