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title: "NHSBSA Penetration Testing"
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# NHSBSA Penetration Testing

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4895c854-c448-49a6-a2ee-9a74077c165e

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has initiated a tender titled "NHSBSA Penetration Testing," aimed at establishing a 36-month framework agreement for penetration testing services, valued at £900,000. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is classified with the CPV code for IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method used is a selective process, specifically through a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 21st December 2017, with the contract commencing on 5th February 2018 and running until 4th February 2021. The delivery services are primarily designated for the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This framework agreement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT consulting services. Companies that offer penetration testing and related IT services can strategically compete for 'call-off' projects as defined in the agreement. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly supports such organisations. Engaging with this contract can enable businesses to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with a prominent public sector buyer.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for a 36 month Penetration Testing framework agreement, put in place via CCS Framework RM3764ii Cyber Security Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a714491a-46fc-4ea3-8182-0e61e548d3d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a714491a-46fc-4ea3-8182-0e61e548d3d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a714491a-46fc-4ea3-8182-0e61e548d3d3
  26th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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