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title: "Provision of penetration testing, ITHC and associated services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49edc036-5c8c-4c4d-acfc-7850e42fd044"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-03-11"
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# Provision of penetration testing, ITHC and associated services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49edc036-5c8c-4c4d-acfc-7850e42fd044

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for the "Provision of penetration testing, ITHC and associated services". This contract falls within the technical computer support services industry and encompasses a total value of £3,400,000. The procurement method followed was selective and was executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The key dates include a tender period that ended on 7 January 2022 and a contract period commencing on 7 March 2022, extending until 6 March 2024, with the award notice published on 11 March 2022.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement stipulates suitability criteria favouring them. Companies with expertise in penetration testing and associated security services can align their offerings with the demands of this contract, thus positioning themselves for potential future engagements in this growing sector.

## Notice

Contract award notice following a competitive process under a Dynamic Purchasing System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cc1b34-8c63-4743-80c7-ab33cb19e27d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 6 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,400,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cc1b34-8c63-4743-80c7-ab33cb19e27d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cc1b34-8c63-4743-80c7-ab33cb19e27d
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3f80a5d-5b19-4df3-ba5c-fab23562cf88
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## Provenance

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