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DBT Cyber Penetration Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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27 Dec 2023 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed a procurement process for Cyber Penetration Testing services. The contract, titled "DBT Cyber Penetration Testing," has been awarded to NCC Group Security Services Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £125,000 GBP, and the contract period runs from December 15, 2023, to December 14, 2024. The buying organisation, Department for International Trade, located in London, England, oversaw the procurement process which concluded on September 15, 2023.

This tender for Cyber Penetration Testing services by DBT offers growth opportunities for companies specialising in data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete due to the selective procurement method used. Businesses interested in providing cybersecurity testing services for public sector systems and networks should consider engaging with DBT to potentially secure similar contracts in the future. The contract award presents a business growth prospect within the services sector, particularly in the field of data services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBT Cyber Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Cyber Penetration Testing - Government departments are required to use NCSC CHECK approved companies to conduct authorised ITHC of public sector systems and networks. A contract has been awarded to two suppliers, to operate in a taxi-rank system to provide cyber penetration testing services for DBT. This will allow DBT to understand where the organisation needs to focus their resources to maximise their cybersecurity posture, to gain assurance in the organisation's vulnerability assessment and management process and enables the appropriate management of risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e2ea6cf-aade-456a-92d6-cac54e27e1a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd3bb3f3-8f12-4f15-a437-72e3ab65f9d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2023 - 14 Dec 2024 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

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