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2021-064 IT Health Checks

OFGEM

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05 Oct 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "2021-064 IT Health Checks" is being conducted by Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London. This contract falls under the services category and pertains to the technical testing of IT systems. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was awarded on 13th July 2021 with a total contract value of £200,000. The contract period runs from 12th July 2021 to 11th July 2025, and the primary purpose is to ensure secure systems and applications for processing customer and government data through penetration testing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security, software testing, and technical consultancy services. Companies that provide services related to penetration testing, technical analyses, and infrastructure assessments are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors may find this a particularly promising avenue for growth, given the emphasis on maintaining robust IT security measures in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021-064 IT Health Checks

Notice Description

Ofgem is under an obligation to provide secure systems and applications when controlling and processing customer and government data. Therefore, a penetration test (IT Health Check) needs to be conducted before a new application is released. The purpose of an IT health check, or more commonly known as "penetration test" is to provide Ofgem with the necessary assurances for technical projects and IT infrastructure/networks. The ITHC's conducted under this contract will cover all aspects of Ofgem's current IT estate including Infrastructure, Network, Application and Device pen tests and where applicable must be carried out by a CHECK Team Leader.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d5b949-933c-4f9c-8650-6a67614799f8
Current Stage
Award
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

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

48986000 - Program testing software package

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72254000 - Software testing

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2025 4-5 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CGI IT

PEN TEST PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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