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Penetration Testing Platform

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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18 Mar 2021 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed a procurement process for a "Penetration Testing Platform" in the software package and information systems industry category. This contract, valued at £150,000 with a minimum value of £50,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period concluded on 4th December 2020, and the contract is set to run from 7th January 2021 to 6th March 2023, with an award date of 6th January 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in cybersecurity and software solutions. Businesses with capabilities in penetration testing, software development, and security management would be particularly well-suited to engage in future opportunities stemming from this contract, given the growing focus on cybersecurity across industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration Testing Platform

Notice Description

Penetration test management platform Additional information: Awarded through GCloud. Option to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fcbb-b207-48b6-a1f1-4a331ec6021a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c5df76-b991-4800-b3c6-91a9f1489efe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2021 - 6 Mar 2023 2-3 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Robert Kelk
Contact Email
robert.kelk@ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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