Award

Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 24/25)

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED

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13 Nov 2024 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 24/25)" has been completed by DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED. The contract falls under the technical support services category (CPV 71356300) and is valued at £16,800. Scheduled to commence on 12 August 2024 and conclude on 11 February 2025, the project location is the United Kingdom. The procurement process was handled through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, aligning with the award stage status as of 13 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in providing technical support and penetration testing services. The contract winner, Pentest People Limited, exemplifies the type of company well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering specialised IT health check services. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and those focusing on strengthening cybersecurity measures in IT infrastructure stand to benefit the most from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 24/25)

Notice Description

Redacted for transparency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d90614e-227a-4bbc-a7c2-48817823f677
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 11 Feb 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6JP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENTEST PEOPLE

Further Information

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