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I.T. Penetration Testing and I.T. Health Check Services

OFSTED

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06 Dec 2022 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "I.T. Penetration Testing and I.T. Health Check Services" was conducted by Ofsted, based in Manchester, England. The contract falls under the services industry category with a total value of £100,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 10th November 2022, and the contract period is set to start on 11th January 2023 and end on 10th January 2025.

This tender by Ofsted presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering systems testing services, to compete for providing NCSC assured services for penetration testing and IT health checks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested businesses should take note of the key dates, location in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the specific requirements outlined in the tender document.

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Notice Title

I.T. Penetration Testing and I.T. Health Check Services

Notice Description

The scope of the service is to provide Ofsted with NCSC assured service for penetration testing and IT health checks. Testing will normally cover Ofsted infrastructure and perimeter on an annual basis as well as ad-hoc penetration testing required for projects as and when these occur.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f13dd4-3d82-498d-b421-1860be344963
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2023 - 10 Jan 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIDUS INFORMATION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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