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title: "Red Team/Ethical Hacking/Pentest services - AWARD"
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# Red Team/Ethical Hacking/Pentest services - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17ecbeba-f052-4eb7-8dfe-64e378bb2edb

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Council has awarded a contract for Red Team/Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing services, with the award dated 24 May 2022. The process was initiated as a tender, and the procurement was classified under the main category of IT services. The contract runs from 24 May 2022 until 23 May 2024, and it was indicated that the procurement method used was 'Other'. The services are to be delivered at locations within the East of England, particularly in Suffolk, where the council is based.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT consulting and cyber security services. Businesses with expertise in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this category. The engagement of a local council not only enhances visibility for SMEs but also aligns with the growing demand for robust cyber security solutions across the public sector.

## Notice

West Suffolk Council is seeking quotations for the provision of Red Team/Ethical Hacking/Pentest services. Further details can be found in the 'My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for quotation submissions is Wednesday 18 May 2022 by Noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Friday 13 May 2022 by 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6a4201-6b75-46d6-b97d-aae1c20893c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2022 - 23 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COVERTSWARM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 09:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6a4201-6b75-46d6-b97d-aae1c20893c7
- 13 Jul 2022 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6a4201-6b75-46d6-b97d-aae1c20893c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6a4201-6b75-46d6-b97d-aae1c20893c7
  13th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

## Provenance

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