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DBT Cyber Penetration Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the DBT Cyber Penetration Testing project to BSI Professional Services (UK) Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £125,000 in GBP with a contract period running from 24th November 2023 to 23rd November 2024. The project falls within the services category under the CPV classification, specifically focusing on data security software development services.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in data security software development services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The geographical scope of delivery encompasses various regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Deadline for tender submission was 15th September 2023, with the award announced on 24th November 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBT Cyber Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Cyber Penetration Testing - Government departments are required to use NCSC CHECK approved companies to conduct authorised ITHC of public sector systems and networks. A contract has been awarded to two suppliers, to operate in a taxi-rank system to provide cyber penetration testing services for DBT. This will allow DBT to understand where the organisation needs to focus their resources to maximise their cyber security posture, to gain assurance in the organisation's vulnerability assessment and management process and enables the appropriate management of risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78e3b1f8-6337-42fd-b0af-2f303ad309f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25e19213-bcc9-4cc7-9bcc-6cb5bee3b224
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2023 - 23 Nov 2024 1-2 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
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 2DY
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

BSI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (UK

Further Information

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