Tender

IT Penetration Test

MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION

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Tender

22 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Mental Welfare Commission is currently seeking tenders for an IT Penetration Test valued at £12,500, which involves assessing the security controls of their IT systems. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 19th January 2022 at 12:00 PM. Located in Edinburgh, this contract falls under the health sector and follows an open procurement method, enabling a broader participation from various suppliers. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically through the designated platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity firms and IT service providers, particularly those familiar with penetration testing and belonging to the National Cyber Security Centre’s CHECK scheme. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant expertise, especially in evaluating and enhancing IT security frameworks, are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their operational footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

IT Penetration Test

Notice Description

Scope, plan and perform penetration test of IT security controls

Lot Information

Lot 1

To carry out a penetration test on the Commission's IT security controls by attempting to breach some or all of our systems' security, using the same tools and techniques as an adversary might.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000678062
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436578
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, elizabeth.halliday1@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1313138777

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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