Tender

Provision of Security Testing Services

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jul 2018 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is currently seeking providers for the "Provision of Security Testing Services," with a focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This tender is at the active stage of procurement and is open for submissions until 17th August 2018. The contract, valued at £50,000, is set to start on 17th September 2018 and will run until 17th September 2021, with all communications managed through the Chest procurement portal. The delivery address for the services is located in the North West region of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the IT security sector, particularly those that are CHECK and CREST accredited. Companies that can provide annual health checks and quarterly penetration testing services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability indicated in the tender specifics, potentially helping them to expand their portfolio and secure long-term contracts with a local authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Testing Services

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council (the Council) requires a CHECK and CREST accredited Provider for the provision of security testing services. The Council requires an annual GCF/PSN Code of Connection health check and four Quarterly PSN CoCo standard external penetration tests per annum. The Provider shall also offer a comprehensive portfolio of security testing services which the Council will purchase on an as and when required basis where the contract terms and pricing shall apply. The Council is using the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) to manage this procurement and to communicate with Tenderers. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Council (including the electronic submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Chest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bef302-d9a5-467b-a0ec-6301a1383a7a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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