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title: "IT Health Check and Penetration Testing"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-27"
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# IT Health Check and Penetration Testing

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50cd527d-9769-4926-b684-480a58b32459

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender initiated by Bristol City Council for the project titled "IT Health Check and Penetration Testing". This project falls under the Cyber Security Services category within the surveillance and security systems industry. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period closing on 4th March 2020. The contract, valued at £320,000, officially commenced on 30th March 2020 and will conclude on 29th March 2022. The delivery area is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services and related technologies. Companies equipped to conduct security audits or penetration testing would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those able to demonstrate expertise and experience in public sector projects. With the rising emphasis on cybersecurity, this sector remains a promising area for growth and investment.

## Notice

Cyber Security Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcfb9ea5-0067-4b72-909c-0e92eeb99fdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 29 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcfb9ea5-0067-4b72-909c-0e92eeb99fdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcfb9ea5-0067-4b72-909c-0e92eeb99fdb
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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