Award

Penetration Testing, ITHC and Associated Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

08 Mar 2022 at 12:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Penetration Testing, ITHC and Associated Services" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and has reached the award stage. This process falls under the technical computer support services category, with a total contract value of £3,400,000 and a minimum value of £1,133,333. The contract period commenced on 7 March 2022 and is set to run until 6 March 2024. The procurement method utilized was a selective approach via a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 7 January 2022, indicating a well-structured and substantial opportunity for suppliers. This contract is applicable to delivery addresses across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in cybersecurity and IT services. Businesses that offer penetration testing and technical support are particularly suited to compete, as the contract focuses on providing essential security services. With the ongoing emphasis on cyber security, this contract can help such businesses expand their client base and showcase their expertise within a vital industry, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration Testing, ITHC and Associated Services

Notice Description

Contract award notice following a competition under an existing Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-797a7b47-f902-4877-b276-af2c5e014662
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f71649-7fdf-4120-87a8-03920ab59949
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2022 - 6 Mar 2024 2-3 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5EH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY

Further Information

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