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title: "IT Penetration & IT Health Check Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f4f658f-b284-408e-a290-6cad5e824440"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2021-02-04"
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# IT Penetration & IT Health Check Service

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f4f658f-b284-408e-a290-6cad5e824440

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## Summary

The procurement process involves OFSTED, based in Manchester, UK, which has awarded a contract titled "IT Penetration & IT Health Check Service". This procurement falls under the category of computer-related professional services with a contract value of £69,600. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services Framework. Although the tender period ended on 11 November 2020, the contract commenced on 11 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 10 January 2023.

This contract presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT security services. With the focus on services related to cybersecurity, businesses with expertise in IT penetration testing and health checks would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders or similar contracts that may arise in this sector.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services Framework Agreement RM3764iii This contract is for the provision of IT penetration & IT Health Check Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7025265-e8d7-42e8-a100-87acee2d9ab7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 10 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,600 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIDUS INFORMATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7025265-e8d7-42e8-a100-87acee2d9ab7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7025265-e8d7-42e8-a100-87acee2d9ab7
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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