Award

IT Health Check and Penetration Testing (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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13 Feb 2018 at 18:13

Award

13 Feb 2018 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions seeking services for an IT Health Check and Penetration Testing, with a total contract value of £45,000. The contract period began on 19 July 2017 and is set to conclude on 19 July 2018. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender having been initially closed on 15 January 2016. The buyer's address is Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA, England, and the contract falls under the Networking software package category, classified within the CPV system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in cybersecurity and IT services. Organizations specialising in network security solutions or those with experience in conducting penetration testing would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can aid in establishing a proven track record in government services, enabling further growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

IT Health Check and Penetration Testing (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

Linkedin Non Subscription Agreement (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d70be6-53ce-4745-9ee3-dff0f038cf89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Supplier
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2017 - 19 Jul 2018 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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crosscutting.technologyp-i@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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