Tender

GB-M'bro: Annual Penetration Test

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

20 Nov 2019 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is currently conducting an open tender for the contract titled "GB-M'bro: Annual Penetration Test," focused on computer testing services. This procurement process is in the planning stage as the tender period closes on 12th December 2019. The contract duration is set for three years, commencing on 1st February 2020 and concluding on 31st January 2023, with a potential one-year extension. The minimum value of the contract is £50,000, while the total value is estimated at £100,000. The location for service delivery is within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in cybersecurity services, particularly those experienced in conducting penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Businesses that can demonstrate their qualifications based on the procurement criteria outlined by Teesside University will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender not only helps to expand client portfolios but also enhances the capacity to deliver critical security services to educational institutions.

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Notice Title

GB-M'bro: Annual Penetration Test

Notice Description

The University is looking for a supplier to conduct a penetration test and vulnerability assessment on a number of specified hosts. The contract is for a 3 year period, from 1st February 2020 - 31st January 2023, with an option to extend for a further 1 year at the discretion of the University Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b40d9255-4593-4893-89f5-6805d488dc4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880e0f5d-f29c-408e-9de7-1ef372d893ea
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 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
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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