Tender

GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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Tender

20 May 2020 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students is soliciting bids for Penetration Testing Services under an open procurement method. The contract, valued between £100,000 and £500,000, falls within the computer audit and testing services category and is located in Bristol, within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 19th June 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 13th July 2020, lasting for two years until 12th July 2022. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, although selection will be based on the specified criteria.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services, particularly those offering penetration testing solutions. Companies with a strong track record in providing similar services and those looking to expand their footprint can benefit notably from this contract. As the focus is on SMEs, this tender is well-suited for smaller firms that are nimble and can deliver innovative testing methodologies in response to the tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services

Notice Description

Penetration Testing Services 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e166fc4d-0da8-4a79-b3c0-86d9805700f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d26547-f001-4e7f-a585-ddcabf978baf
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

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2020 - 12 Jul 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Paul Halsall
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
01179317149

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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