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title: "WP1671 Penetration Test for Verify - eIDAS Middleware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4dd0f80e-682d-4e72-9b4c-de6d96b76fb3"
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# WP1671 Penetration Test for Verify - eIDAS Middleware

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dd0f80e-682d-4e72-9b4c-de6d96b76fb3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender titled "WP1671 Penetration Test for Verify - eIDAS Middleware" initiated by the Government Digital Service, aimed at evaluating the security of the GOV.UK Verify service through technical testing. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000) and is located in London, England. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract valued at £13,607.50. The tender period ended on 19th September 2018, with the contract period commencing on 20th September 2018 and concluding on 20th December 2018.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in IT security and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Companies undertaking similar technical services could leverage their skills to compete effectively for future contracts in this area. Additionally, the involvement of the Government Digital Service may encourage additional related projects, opening pathways for further collaboration and business growth within the tech sector.

## Notice

Through technical security testing (penetration testing), GOV.UK Verify seeks a realistic evaluation of the service's vulnerability to targeted attacks and misuse, as well as an objective assessment of the technical and operational controls in place to resist such attacks, with recommendations on further strengthening.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5bd569-0f22-4bb2-8bc0-992e1369b481 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2018 - 20 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,607 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,607 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MTI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2018 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5bd569-0f22-4bb2-8bc0-992e1369b481

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5bd569-0f22-4bb2-8bc0-992e1369b481
  27th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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