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GOV.UK Verify Security Testing

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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12 Dec 2017 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Government Digital Service, which sought penetration testing services as part of the GOV.UK Verify project. The tender, titled "GOV.UK Verify Security Testing," falls under the computer-related services industry category, with a contract value of £56,790. The procurement method used was selective, awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27th September 2017, with the contract commencing on 23rd October 2017 and running until 23rd May 2018. The procurement took place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are keen on providing specialised testing services. As the procurement was part of a government initiative, businesses in the tech sector with expertise in penetration testing and cyber security would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

GOV.UK Verify Security Testing

Notice Description

Supply of Penetration testing services required as part project ref: WP1462cc, Security testing (CHECK) FOR GOV.UK Verify. Additional information: Awarded via the Cyber Security 2 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a33bb608-a165-4fc8-8d9d-29ea92c8315b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5847167d-8e55-4620-90af-e2a1d47a0c25
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,790 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2017 - 23 May 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DX
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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