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PQ0494 - BCC Penetration Testing Framework Agreement - AWARD

Birmingham City Council

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18 Jun 2024 at 09:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has awarded a framework agreement for Penetration Testing services to 5 suppliers, including Arculus Limited, CCl Forensics Ltd, Commissum Associates Limited, Pen Test Partners LLP, and Six Degrees Technology Group Limited. The agreement will provide access to approved suppliers for high-quality penetration testing and associated services for a 2-year period, with the possibility of extension. The procurement stage was an Open procedure, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2024 and the contract period starting on 24th June 2024.

This tender by Birmingham City Council in the Information Technology services category offers business growth opportunities for NCSC CHECK-accredited suppliers. Companies offering Penetration Testing, RED/BLUE/PURPLE Teaming, Cyber Forensics, Incident Response, and Professional Consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for further competitions and is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to provide IT security services to the Council in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0494 - BCC Penetration Testing Framework Agreement - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council invites NCSC CHECK-accredited suppliers to consider proposals for the appointment onto the BCC Penetration Testing Framework Agreement. The new framework agreement will provide the Council with access to approved suppliers to run further competitions for high-quality penetration testing and associated services. For instructions on how to apply and to access the supporting tender documentation, please register your interest with the opportunity to submit proposals at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc. A maximum of 5 suppliers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement following a full evaluation of proposals put forward by participating providers. The services will include (but are not limited to): - Penetration Testing Services for on-premise and cloud-hosted SaaS applications - Penetration Testing Services for platform-based infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, M365) - Penetration Testing Services for Local and Wide Area Networks - RED/BLUE/PURPLE Teaming Services - Professional Consultancy - Public Services Network Health Checks - Cyber Forensics Services - Incident Response Services The framework will operate for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend the term at the Council's discretion by a further 2 x 1 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c07ad14-768e-420a-96c2-40925e8b50b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68df7bc6-2144-49c8-b022-0a51c1caab10
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72810000 - Computer audit services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2026 1-2 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
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Arculus Limited

CCL-Forensics Limited

Commissum Associates Limited

Pen Test Partners LLP

Six Degrees Technology Group Limited

Further Information

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