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title: "HCON01170PME - Specialist Security Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE"
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# HCON01170PME - Specialist Security Testing

Buyer: HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13793efd-d986-4990-9a43-1dc507d737ed

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "HCON01170PME - Specialist Security Testing" is initiated by the HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE (NHS Digital) and is currently in the planning stage. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting and security support. The engagement event for interested suppliers is scheduled for 29th August 2017, with a deadline to express interest by 23rd August 2017, and the services will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. NHS Digital is exploring various routes to market, including the Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, IT consultancy, and related services. Suppliers proficient in penetration testing, cyber essentials assessments, and forensic auditing will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in the upcoming market event allows businesses to discuss their capabilities and learn more about the project requirements, enabling them to tailor their proposals effectively and potentially increase their market share in a growing industry.

## Notice

NHS Digital has released a PIN to begin pre-market engagement for specialist cyber security testing services. These services include penetration testing, cyber essentials assessments, forensics and audits, amongst other services. NHS Digital is holding a market engagement event on 29th, August and would like to invite interested suppliers to attend an engagement clinic to discuss requirements in further detail, in order to develop our specification. All interested suppliers must contact the Commercial team at procmail@nhs.net by COP Wesdnesday 23rd August if they wish to attend. NHS Digital is currently exploring all route to market options which also includes Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a4d651-f305-4a06-aeda-bab7612e1423 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 09:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a4d651-f305-4a06-aeda-bab7612e1423

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a4d651-f305-4a06-aeda-bab7612e1423
  21st August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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