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Digital Prisons - Penetration Testing QinetiQ

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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20 Feb 2018 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract titled "Digital Prisons - Penetration Testing QinetiQ" under the IT services category, specifically addressing consulting and software development needs. This procurement process was initiated as a direct tender to support the accreditation of the in-cell self-service and virtual learning technology via the Unilink platform. The contract value is £49,500 GBP, beginning on 31st March 2017 and concluding on 30th April 2018. The procurement method followed was a single tender action since the contract fell below the typical threshold.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in IT security consultancy and software development to engage with government agencies. Companies adept in penetration testing and familiar with government procurement processes would be particularly well-positioned to compete for future tenders similar to this one. The focus on technology for digital prisons indicates a growing need for secure, robust IT solutions within the public sector, opening avenues for innovative firms to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Digital Prisons - Penetration Testing QinetiQ

Notice Description

Penetration testing is required in support of the accreditation process for the new design and deployment of the in cell self-service and virtual learning capability provided via the Unilink platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c788e511-ae07-4213-91be-06077cdf95c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6fd3bd-e89d-4845-8244-e000b1f9b128
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£49,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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