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Pen Testing Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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01 Aug 2024 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed a procurement process for a Multi Supplier Contract for Penetration Testing Services, classified under Security software development services (CPV: 72212730) with additional classification as Security services (CPV: 79710000). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 1st August 2022 and will conclude on 31st July 2025, encompassing work within the United Kingdom. The tender aimed to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive opportunity for diverse business entities focused on security services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in penetration testing and security services. The nature of the contract, which spans three years and involves a high-profile government entity like the ONS, provides a robust platform for SMEs to showcase their expertise and gain valuable experience. Companies that are agile, with specialised security knowledge and the ability to adapt to extensive compliance requirements, will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pen Testing Services

Notice Description

Multi Supplier Contract for Penetration Testing Services to ONS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6492ea68-a216-4bfb-b3cc-49a603d191cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0ed504-4460-4e8d-a510-28e733a01b7a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

72212730 - Security software development services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charis.lavis@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AMR SECURITY SERVICES

ARMADILLO SEC

SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY LIMITED T/A SALUS CYBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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