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AWS Penetration test

POST OFFICE

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Award

13 Jun 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AWS Penetration test" was conducted by the Post Office, a reputable buying organisation located in London, England. This tender, classified under the Systems testing services category, involved network-based penetration testing for the POL AWS environment. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically by calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award being published on 13th June 2025 and the contract period running from 19th May 2025 to 6th June 2025. The value of the contract was set at £9,643.20 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT security and systems testing, particularly those qualified to conduct penetration testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly considered suitable for this procurement, as indicated by the Post Office's emphasis on SME suitability. The awarded supplier, ENTSERV UK LIMITED, reflects the competitive landscape, paving the way for other businesses in similar domains to engage in future opportunities and collaborations within this sector. With the growing demand for cyber security solutions, businesses in this industry can leverage such opportunities to expand their client base and enhance innovation and service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

AWS Penetration test

Notice Description

Test the POL AWS environment - network based penetration testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e091ac0d-f5fa-4944-ae65-e0b4208e8d86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd6f851-6a9d-4b0a-b495-d575a65df92b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,643 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,643 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 6 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTSERV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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