Award

CREST and Tiger Scheme IT Health Checks (ITHC) and Penetration (Pen) Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Aug 2019 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a public procurement process for "CREST and Tiger Scheme IT Health Checks (ITHC) and Penetration (Pen) Testing" within the education and training services industry category. This selective tender, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, was valued at £150,000 and had a contract period starting from 10th July 2017 and ending on 9th July 2019. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract awarded to BSI Info-Assure on 9th July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT security, particularly within the education sector. Businesses that specialise in IT health checks, security risk assessments, and related digital forensic services would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging in such tenders can enhance growth prospects and foster valuable partnerships with public sector entities like the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

CREST and Tiger Scheme IT Health Checks (ITHC) and Penetration (Pen) Testing

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency put out a to procure for: IT Health Checks (ITHCs); Security & Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) resources; incident response; and digital forensics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df22a9e2-8210-4a00-9e15-88b5ca84e711
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724fc6fc-b652-464b-8468-880ba669ecf5
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2019 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI INFO-ASSURE

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