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title: "THE PROVISION OF ITHC/PENETRATION TESTING"
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# THE PROVISION OF ITHC/PENETRATION TESTING

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-553e359a-43d6-437f-a17a-4f088eeab07f

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office is seeking tenders for the provision of IT health check and penetration testing services through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off contract from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £234,600 excluding VAT, is set to run from 12 February 2021 to 11 February 2023. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the tender deadline having been on 14 January 2021. The services required fall under the category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, with delivery expected across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This opportunity is ideal for large cybersecurity firms with expertise in penetration testing and IT security assessments. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing technical testing services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender not only enables companies to secure a substantial contract with a significant government body but also offers potential for future contracts as relationships with the Cabinet Office are strengthened through proven performance and expertise.

## Notice

Hi, We need to go to market for a two year penetration testing contract call off contract valued up to PS234,600 exc VAT. Please see business case approval email attached and other relevant information: - Completed Request for Procurement Action

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c37e76-6186-4879-bd09-2445a128c425 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,600 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c37e76-6186-4879-bd09-2445a128c425

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c37e76-6186-4879-bd09-2445a128c425
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68301d1b-a3fc-432a-870b-9bcb3690c1b2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fc2a2f0-3b3d-4312-9fae-4b1fbddd1127

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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