---
title: "DHSC: IMS4 Digital Team: ANS pen test (FY 21-22)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2023-04-12"
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# DHSC: IMS4 Digital Team: ANS pen test (FY 21-22)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46d35e9f-2142-45d3-8435-f730d560612c

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care initiated a procurement process for the DHSC: IMS4 Digital Team: ANS pen test. The procurement was for software testing services with a contract value of £23,700. The tender was awarded on 24th December 2021, and the contract period was from 24th January 2022 to 7th February 2022. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The buying organisation, Department of Health & Social Care, located in London, awarded the contract to CCL-Forensics Ltd.

This tender for software testing services presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software testing industry to compete and potentially grow their business. Businesses with expertise in conducting simulated cyber attacks and identifying vulnerabilities would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Understanding the specific requirements outlined in the procurement document and demonstrating a track record in delivering similar services would give businesses a competitive advantage in securing contracts within this framework agreement.

## Notice

A simulated cyber attack against the ANS for exploitable vulnerabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2d083c-2c80-4a17-8197-68174f98dff5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,700 |
| 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 & SOCIAL CARE |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| 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 | CCL-FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2d083c-2c80-4a17-8197-68174f98dff5
- 12 Apr 2023 at 11:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b8cae3-c7b5-4e41-ace6-39b740a0fd8a
- 18 Jan 2022 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b8cae3-c7b5-4e41-ace6-39b740a0fd8a
- 18 Jan 2022 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c474afa3-412f-4370-b9c3-5bb0b1d755eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2d083c-2c80-4a17-8197-68174f98dff5
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b8cae3-c7b5-4e41-ace6-39b740a0fd8a
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c474afa3-412f-4370-b9c3-5bb0b1d755eb
  18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H9Wx/TxbC.7vkxc4RLKFo8FzFod1iHlPiBYz9gNhM7qe_X8w
  20211224 G-Cloud-12-Call-Off-Contract_ANS pen test V2- signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ff8648f-3373-4321-a01b-2ca8ea5fc3e4
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c96e90db-141a-48a9-832a-33a092e39bd3
  20211224 G-Cloud-12-Call-Off-Contract_ANS pen test V2- signed_Redacted

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