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title: "Penetration testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5040821c-f912-4fdb-96a8-6864e2508f10"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE"
published: "2018-11-08"
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# Penetration testing

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5040821c-f912-4fdb-96a8-6864e2508f10

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## Summary

The procurement process for a penetration testing contract was conducted by the FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE, based in London, England. This contract falls under the IT services category and has a total value of £165,000. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period for submissions closed on 14 October 2018, and the contract commenced on 1 November 2018, lasting until 31 October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering cybersecurity and consulting solutions. Companies that are either small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or larger firms, like NETTITUDE LTD, which is identified as a successful supplier, can compete effectively. Businesses with expertise in penetration testing and other associated IT services are well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Penetration testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f71a4bb-2176-4f69-85d7-b25ca754fb89 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1H 2AH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETTITUDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2018 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f71a4bb-2176-4f69-85d7-b25ca754fb89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f71a4bb-2176-4f69-85d7-b25ca754fb89
  8th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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