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Security Vulnerability Assessment and Advice

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 Sep 2021 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions focuses on a contract titled "Security Vulnerability Assessment and Advice." This falls under the information technology services category and is based in Blackpool, England. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is currently in the award stage, having been granted on 30th July 2021 with a total value of £64,800. The contract period runs from 2nd August 2021 to 30th November 2021, with a tender period that ended on 30th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly for those experienced in risk assessment and vulnerability management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to be accessible for them. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in building secure cloud-based services and understanding various protection mechanisms will find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this domain.

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Notice Title

Security Vulnerability Assessment and Advice

Notice Description

To help build secure services that will be publicly available on cloud infrastructure and to help understand the many and varied ways that the service and the infrastructure can be protected against compromise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea0ea96f-a6fa-4503-9c32-d82dff26d81a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353d7bb6-58b0-4285-82ae-51f057b4a294
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 1-6 months
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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdirectorate.chaps@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PH CONSULTANCY SERVICES

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