Award

Penetration Testing Services for Cell Broadcasting

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

22 Jul 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed a procurement process for Penetration Testing Services aimed at enhancing the security of the Emergency Cell Broadcast (ECB) System. This contract, valued at £168,700, was awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, with the contract period spanning from 7th December 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method utilised was selective, proceeding through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The award notice was published on 22nd July 2021, marking the end of the active tender phase.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The skills required align with the growing need for enhanced security measures across public services, thus providing a competitive landscape for firms equipped to deliver high-quality penetration testing solutions within the telecommunications and communication industry sector.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Services for Cell Broadcasting

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide penetration security testing for the Emergency Cell Broadcast (ECB) System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77aaaa23-9528-4dc1-a2c6-6636ebe3be28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453300d9-edd6-479c-b8eb-43387cb26099
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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 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

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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