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title: "Penetration Testing Services For Department of International Trade (UKEF) 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'"
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# Penetration Testing Services For Department of International Trade (UKEF) 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dc70428-d7c6-4285-8832-8223ded238be

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade is seeking penetration testing services with a contract value of £99,700. The procurement relates to the provision of software and information systems, aimed at enhancing the department's security measures. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 13th November 2019. The contract performance period is scheduled to begin on 28th November 2019 and conclude by 30th November 2019. The contract is relevant for businesses located in the United Kingdom, as well as in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and throughout Europe.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for cybersecurity firms, particularly those specialising in penetration testing and risk assessment services. Companies that are well-versed in software evaluation, system vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity compliance will find this opportunity particularly suitable. With the increasing emphasis on digital security within governmental frameworks, businesses in the cybersecurity sector can expand their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships by participating in this tender.

## Notice

The provision of penetration testing services for the department of international trade (including UKEF) 'This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09d4286-af75-4a8d-a927-c4ec9ad85f61 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other (G-Cloud 8 Call-Off Contract) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2019 at 15:48 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09d4286-af75-4a8d-a927-c4ec9ad85f61
- 12 Jul 2019 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f77cadd-69be-4eb5-943f-62ec0fef72c4
- 20 Jun 2018 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f77cadd-69be-4eb5-943f-62ec0fef72c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09d4286-af75-4a8d-a927-c4ec9ad85f61
  19th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f77cadd-69be-4eb5-943f-62ec0fef72c4
  12th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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