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2024 - 1035 Citizen Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials & Incident Response - AWARD

CITIZEN

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09 Oct 2024 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Citizen has completed the procurement process for the "2024 - 1035 Citizen Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials & Incident Response" services. The procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000), with additional classifications in systems and technical consultancy services (CPV 72220000) and software programming and consultancy services (CPV 72200000). The project was divided into two lots: Penetration Testing & Cyber Essentials, and Incident Response Retainer, with a combined contract value of £66,000 over 36 months. The contract period is from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027, covering multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security services. Providers with experience in penetration testing, cyber essentials, and incident response retainers are particularly well-suited to compete, considering the contract's emphasis on value for money and service excellence. Businesses that can demonstrate accredited capabilities and meet the needs of Citizen and its customers stand to benefit. The contract was awarded to Prism Infosec, indicating potential opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the IT security consulting space.

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Notice Title

2024 - 1035 Citizen Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials & Incident Response - AWARD

Notice Description

Citizen wishes to tender for the provision of Citizen Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials & Incident Response Services to ensure that we receive an excellent service, which represents value for money. We are seeking to procure the services of suitably experienced and accredited service providers with the capability to deliver the required services and who best meet the need of Citizen and its customers. The estimated value of the Project is: - ?10,000 per annum (p.a.) for Lot 1 - Penetration Testing & Cyber Essentials - ?12,000 per annum (p.a.) for Lot 2 - Incident Response Retainer and The combined value of the contract for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will amount to ?66,000 throughout the entirety of the agreement (36 months). Citizen plans to divide the provision of the service into 2 Lots, as described below. o Lot 1 - Penetration Testing & Cyber Essentials o Lot 2 - Incident Response Retainer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b2940c-1861-42d9-92c0-be5c794ea666
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
CITIZEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISM INFOSEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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