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title: "CISO Penetration Testing Provision"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21f5f3e6-bca6-42d7-b460-3b327aaccd8e"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)"
published: "2021-03-02"
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# CISO Penetration Testing Provision

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21f5f3e6-bca6-42d7-b460-3b327aaccd8e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CISO Penetration Testing Provision," initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T), is now complete. This contract, valued at £300,000, falls under the category of Computer Testing Services. The procurement took place in London, with the contract period spanning from 1st January 2021 to 30th September 2021. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process concluding on 1st January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity sector, particularly those specialising in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and IT health assessments. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality IT services and a strong track record in government contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as the demand for IT security services in the public sector continues to grow.

## Notice

Testing services: Penetration Tests; Vulnerability Scans; IT Health CHECKs; Red-Team Exercises

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9f1b76-0ccd-4b3d-a981-55a8670c8c36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9f1b76-0ccd-4b3d-a981-55a8670c8c36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9f1b76-0ccd-4b3d-a981-55a8670c8c36
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kHGc/7uGShrvxTm9VWoMRvp0MGitjRPgSWPjOXpC3SC8apec
  CCS728 G-Cloud Call-Off Contract NCC Pen Testing (Final2) REDACTED

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