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title: "IT Security Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18279f8f-853e-4c9e-b8af-6857b5ee55f0"
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# IT Security Testing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18279f8f-853e-4c9e-b8af-6857b5ee55f0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender for IT Security Testing, organised by Defra Network eTendering Portal located in London, England. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000) and encompasses a budget of £90,000. The procurement method used is selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th May 2019, while the contract started on 12th May 2019 and is set to end on 12th May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT security and consultancy services, particularly those that can perform penetration testing and risk assessments compliant with HMG Security Policy Framework and GDPR. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as they may offer competitive solutions tailored to the needs outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Perform penetration testing and ITHC (IT Health Check) of identified existing and new MMO IT systems and non-catalogued hardware, using methodologies that conform to NCSC guidelines and HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF); to demonstrate compliance to HMG SPF standards, the Data Protection Act and the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Undertake risk assessment of the existing business IT systems, and update or prepare the existing Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Sets (RMADS) with new IT systems to ensure that business systems can be accredited to demonstrate compliance to HMG SPF standards, the Data Protection Act and the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Require call off contract of 90 days of security testing and consultancy over a 2 year period. Additional information: "Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/227fc584-9717-41c6-84b6-734de2a73d14 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2019 - 12 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2019 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/227fc584-9717-41c6-84b6-734de2a73d14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/227fc584-9717-41c6-84b6-734de2a73d14
  26th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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