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External Adversary Simulation Exercise

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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23 Nov 2021 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has recently completed a procurement process for an "External Adversary Simulation Exercise," aimed at assessing their security capabilities against simulated real-world threats. The contract, valued at £58,275, falls under the industry category of computer testing services and was awarded to NCC Group. The contract commenced on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th November 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 14th September 2021 in Croydon, London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies in cybersecurity and IT services to demonstrate their capabilities in adversarial simulation and threat detection. Businesses specialising in security assessments, penetration testing, and forensic analysis may find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in similar tenders can help these companies expand their portfolios and establish strong partnerships with public sector organisations, thereby fostering business growth in the competitive landscape of technology and security services.

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Notice Title

External Adversary Simulation Exercise

Notice Description

Pension Protection Fund requires an external adversary simulation exercise to test their prevention, detection and response capabilities to simulated real-word threats. The assessment will perform a range of Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs) that are commonly employed by threat actors in order to assess the overall security posture as well as the fine-grained detection capabilities of Pension Protection Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d65b48d-0041-4ae5-aace-61ef9245b365
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee025932-b123-4f11-8ece-d084bd4535d2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,275 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Nov 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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