Award

Pen Testing

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

20 Jan 2020 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission is seeking to procure a Digital Testing Project titled "Pen Testing" under the category of security software package. This procurement process is at the Award stage, with an active date for the awarded contract marked on 6th November 2020. The total contract value is £761,400, with a contract period stretching from 23rd December 2020 until 22nd December 2022. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, applicable across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in security software and digital testing services. Companies, especially large or experienced suppliers, are well-suited to compete due to the scale of the project and the specific requirements outlined. Additionally, those businesses with a strong track record in delivering similar projects will benefit from participating in such procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Pen Testing

Notice Description

For the supply of Digital Testing Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-918bfd1b-6ccd-4eaa-8cab-5b721717c7e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bad01cb-1b0a-4dbe-9837-65954a59b683
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£761,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£761,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2022 1-2 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

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