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Penetration testing

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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13 Jul 2017 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for external penetration testing was conducted by the General Medical Council (GMC), a healthcare regulatory body located in Manchester and London. The open tender, titled "Penetration testing," was issued for testing a range of IP addresses from a hacker's perspective, ensuring no disruption of services or data. The tender was published on 13 July 2017, with a contract value of £4,494, and the procurement process followed the open procedure method. The contract period commenced on 26 May 2017 and concluded on 14 September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative testing methodologies. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive penetration tests and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards will be well-positioned to compete. With the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across various sectors, firms with expertise in audit and testing services are likely to find valuable prospects in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration testing

Notice Description

We would like to request an external penetration test carried out from the perspective of a 'hacker' on a range of IP addresses. To test this in as live a way as possible, we will supply a range of IP addresses and no further information. We would like you to carry out a penetration test against these IP addresses but ensure there is no disruption or destruction of services/data should vulnerabilities be discovered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85479f54-6f01-44e3-9bf6-a75249c210cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4051f7-df68-48bf-80c3-ed323804bc47
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,494 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,494 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2017 - 14 Sep 2017 1-6 months
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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
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), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTECTION GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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