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Penetration Testing Platform

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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10 Feb 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed a procurement process for a Penetration Testing Platform, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The contract, valued at £100,000, includes services like system administration, technical support, and data backup and retention for 10 accounts. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period running from 10 February 2025 to 9 February 2029. The services will be delivered to a location with postal code M2 3HQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and IT services. Businesses that can provide comprehensive and reliable system management and penetration testing solutions, along with strong customer support, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The successful supplier, Avord Limited, an SME, illustrates the potential for smaller companies to secure valuable long-term contracts with government organisations, thus fostering business growth and development within the industry.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Platform

Notice Description

Penetration test management platform for 10 accounts including Application Administration Access to the platform and software updates (patches, upgrades, support, and maintenance) Technical Support Online email support during coverage hours. Service Management Client activation, security monitoring, change control, problem management, and escalation procedures System Administration System configuration, deployment, support, monitoring, response, repair, tuning and capacity planning Data backup and retention 3 Backups of Clients data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a487bd29-283e-405d-829a-c386b36007d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f824c500-9e3b-4a27-a219-97ec8318566c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2029 4-5 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4QP
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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