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Accent Housing Limited - Annual Penetration Test

ACCENT HOUSING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Feb 2019 at 10:32

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14 Feb 2019 at 15:51

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14 Feb 2019 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Accent Housing Limited seeking proposals for their Annual Penetration Test, aimed at evaluating cyber and information security. This open procedure tender is currently active, with submissions due by 17:00 on 6 March 2019. The contract period will commence on 14 March 2019 and conclude by 30 April 2019. The organisation is classified under the IT services industry, specifically focused on software packages and information systems. Proposals must adhere to the specifications provided, and orders should be completed by the end of March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in cyber security and IT services. Companies that possess the capability to conduct thorough penetration tests and provide clear, actionable reports should consider participating. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the selection criteria favour the quality of submissions as well as price. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses that can offer added value, such as Cyber Essentials accreditation, to enhance their proposals.

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Notice Title

Accent Housing Limited - Annual Penetration Test

Notice Description

Accent Housing Limited would like to invite pricing and proposals from suitably qualified organisations to carry out our annual cyber and information security penetration test. All testing is to be carried out as per the specification document that is attached to the advert via the procurement link (see below) - you must be registered on the portal to be able to submit a proposal. Clarification questions can be asked via this portal. Order and Invoicing to be done before the end of March 2019. All testing to be carried out before the end of April 2019. Reports detailing the outcomes, recommendations and suggestions to be in a simple to read and easy to understand format. Suppliers must provide sufficient detail to their approach and provide sample reports for consideration as part of the assessment. Selection will be based on availability and quality of submission that meets our requirements (30%) and then on price (70%). Pricing to be on an all-inclusive basis including any pre-work, actual work and then follow up work as required. Please ensure you itemise any specific lines that we need to be aware of. Where you are able to provide value add for example, accreditation and attainment of Cyber Essentials then please advise and provide this as part of your submission. All suppliers will be required to accept our standard terms and conditions and also sign a non-disclosure agreement before any specific technical access details are provided. All questions to be made via this portal - any emails sent directly to Accent email addresses will be unread and deleted. All responses to be submitted via the portal by 17:00 on 6 March 2019

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7abcb12b-178d-4563-bc33-0816669bcb9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add31693-814e-45d3-b70e-3195ab44d409
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACCENT HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHIPLEY
Postcode
BD17 7SW
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Baildon
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

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