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title: "Penetration Testing and IT Health Check CHECK Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-155d834a-0ce6-4d09-b7b9-4587fc412e03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2018-11-23"
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# Penetration Testing and IT Health Check CHECK Testing

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-155d834a-0ce6-4d09-b7b9-4587fc412e03

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Penetration Testing and IT Health Check CHECK Testing," was initiated by OFSTED and involved the provision of IT services under the classification of consulting and software development. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, with a call-off from the G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement. The contract has a total value of £97,856 and is effective from 21st November 2018 until 20th November 2020. The tender period concluded on 9th August 2018, and the awarded contract was published for transparency on 23rd November 2018.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in penetration testing and cybersecurity. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could potentially benefit from this procurement process, as it aligns with the contracting authority's aim to encourage diverse participation. Companies with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and support services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future tenders, leveraging their skills in responding to security challenges for public sector clients.

## Notice

Please note that his contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call-off from G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement (RM1557.10) The contract is for the provision of IT Penetration Testing and IT Health Check CHECK Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387adbe6-bab5-49c5-b119-c8cbd9ee3a82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 20 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,856 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,856 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387adbe6-bab5-49c5-b119-c8cbd9ee3a82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387adbe6-bab5-49c5-b119-c8cbd9ee3a82
  23rd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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