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GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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Award

18 Sep 2020 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office for Students, which is located in Bristol, UK, seeking Penetration Testing Services with a contract value of £20,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 11th August 2020. The contract was awarded to Aristi Limited, with the contract period commencing on 13th August 2020 and concluding on 12th August 2022. This process indicates that the procurement is complete, with all relevant information having been published on 18th September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in computer audit and testing services. Companies that excel in cybersecurity and have experience in conducting penetration testing would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The emphasis on suitability for SMEs highlights the potential for business growth in this sector, encouraging smaller companies to engage in public procurement activities.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1ba4d7b-1864-43f2-bc65-b0ae7d6d3f9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77f2192-e2bd-41ac-a62a-b12592fdafb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2020 - 12 Aug 2022 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARISTI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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