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title: "Penetration and Security test"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-404f9ec9-763e-4d65-b3d3-ab10fd61490f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
published: "2021-03-01"
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# Penetration and Security test

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-404f9ec9-763e-4d65-b3d3-ab10fd61490f

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process titled "Penetration and Security Test", focused on the category of security software packages. The procurement, which followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total value of £52,920. The contract period ran from 19th February 2018 to 18th February 2021, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage as of 1st February 2018, with the award notice published on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for large-scale security firms that specialise in penetration testing and cybersecurity services, allowing them to showcase their capabilities to government entities. With a focus on achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification, businesses with expertise in both security assessments and IT health checks would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met for future contracts.

## Notice

Penetration and Security testing Cyber Essentials Plus certification ITHC Penetration Test

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675dbf95-5a00-4415-8927-e881cc0cb503 |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 18 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,920 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NTA MONITOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675dbf95-5a00-4415-8927-e881cc0cb503

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675dbf95-5a00-4415-8927-e881cc0cb503
  1st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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