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title: "CTS - Hubs (Network - Revised)"
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# CTS - Hubs (Network - Revised)

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-277026c5-90e2-4208-9a81-2990702f5b6c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Government Digital Service seeking to award a contract for the "CTS - Hubs (Network - Revised)" project, which focuses on IT services including consulting, software development, and support. Located in London, specifically at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, the procurement is in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 8 March 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £16,012.50, is set to run from 19 March 2018 to 19 June 2018. This procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive testing and reporting in accordance with government standards will find this tender aligns with their expertise and capability. Engaging with this contract can bolster an SME's portfolio and enhance its visibility in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

The requirement is for a CHECK ITHC test of a wired and wireless network (for operating at the OFFICIAL classification) together with I.T. Health Check / penetration test and vulnerability assessment. Testing and Report to be be conducted and produced in line with this guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/it-health-check-ithc-supporting-guidance/it-health-check-ithc-supporting-guidance Two reports and a spreadsheet are expected. Test results; Retest results (if required); Spreadsheet listing findings by test identifier and within that, by order of severity. The reports must: include details on what was tested, how it was tested, what results were found and what impact any discovered vulnerabilities would have on a live service; include what techniques and tools were used to carry out the test; use the CVSS marking scheme; clearly identify / number the vulnerabilities found for tracking purposes. we expect the report to be delivered within 2 weeks of completion of test At the end of each day of testing an informal update is requested. This could take the form of a verbal update or a brief highlight report listing the issues found that day Location: 10SC (10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f78e59a-3f2c-44f5-9e74-cb762146d432 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 19 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,012 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION RESILIENCE (UK |

## 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 Aug 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f78e59a-3f2c-44f5-9e74-cb762146d432

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f78e59a-3f2c-44f5-9e74-cb762146d432
  13th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/it-health-check-ithc-supporting-guidance/it-health-check-ithc-supporting-guidance

## Provenance

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