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Pen-Testing (ITHC) Draw Down Contract for the AI Safety Institute

DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL

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21 Nov 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), functioning as the contracting authority, sought a suitable supplier for penetration testing services under the title "Pen-Testing (ITHC) Draw Down Contract for the AI Safety Institute." This procurement process falls under the IT services industry category and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender process, categorized as 'services,' was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract awarded to Arcanum Information Security Ltd on November 21, 2024, valued at £150,000 GBP. The project's timeline allows for pen-testing up to 20 applications per year, adhering to the CHECK standard.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT security and consulting. Businesses with expertise in penetration testing and cybersecurity services would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging with such high-profile contracts can enhance the visibility and credibility of participating firms within the public sector and critical technological areas. The contract's framework, which provides work on an ad hoc basis, is ideal for agile companies capable of delivering robust, expert security assessments efficiently and within the scope defined by the AI Safety Institute's demanding standards.

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Notice Title

Pen-Testing (ITHC) Draw Down Contract for the AI Safety Institute

Notice Description

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology ("DSIT" or the "Buyer" or "the Authority") commissioned a contract with a suitable supplier for Penetration Testing Services through Cyber Security Services 3 / RM3764.3. The project was commissioned by the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), a directorate within the Department of Science and Innovation Technology (DSIT) (the Contracting Authority) through Crown Commercial Services "Cyber Security Services 3 / RM3764.3". AISI sought a partner to consult on an ad hoc basis for pen-testing of up to 20 applications per year following the CHECK standard.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AISI sought a partner to consult on an ad hoc basis for pen-testing of up to 20 applications per year following the CHECK standard.

Procurement Information

N/A - Procured through Crown Commercial Services "Cyber Security Services 3 / RM3764.3 "

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037656-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Phil Joslin
Contact Email
phil.joslin@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY

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