Tender

ITT for the Provision of IT Health Checks

FCDO SERVICES

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Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The FCDO Services is currently conducting an open tender titled "ITT for the Provision of IT Health Checks". This procurement process falls under the Information Technology Services industry category, specifically for IT Security Health Checks (ITHCs) which must comply with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Check Test Specifications. The tender is active, with submissions due by 27th May 2022. The contract is based in Milton Keynes, UK, and is valued at £400,000, with the contract period starting from 24th June 2022 and ending on 23rd June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers specialising in cybersecurity and vulnerability assessments. Businesses with experience in conducting penetration tests and IT security audits would find themselves well-suited to participate. The open procurement method allows a range of providers to submit tenders, thereby fostering a competitive environment that could lead to long-term partnerships and growth in this critical area of technology services.

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Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of IT Health Checks

Notice Description

FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Providers for IT Security Health Checks (ITHCs) or penetration tests, to be completed to National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Check Test Specifications. The successful provider will conduct technical analysis of identified systems to ensure the correct implementation of security functions and identification of vulnerabilities that may compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information. The tests will be carried out as a White Box assessment. The results from such analysis can be used by the technical team and accreditation team to mitigate the vulnerabilities and aid in accreditation. The objective of the ITHC is to demonstrate that the operation of the identified system are not exposed to an unacceptable risk from poor configuration, out of date patching and/or other vulnerabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Providers for IT Security Health Checks (ITHCs) or penetration tests, to be completed to National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Check Test Specifications. The successful provider will conduct technical analysis of identified systems to ensure the correct implementation of security functions and identification of vulnerabilities that may compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information. The tests will be carried out as a White Box assessment. The results from such analysis can be used by the technical team and accreditation team to mitigate the vulnerabilities and aid in accreditation. The objective of the ITHC is to demonstrate that the operation of the identified system are not exposed to an unacceptable risk from poor configuration, out of date patching and/or other vulnerabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03324f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011186-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2022 - 23 Jun 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
susan.parsons@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01908515789

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

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