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title: "Contract for Security Penetration Testing (IT)"
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# Contract for Security Penetration Testing (IT)

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-565680a0-05f0-4ae0-9b26-5a482dc69040

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for Security Penetration Testing (IT) to Aristi Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 50,700, has a duration from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027. The procurement method was an Open procedure and the contract was classified under computer testing services. The tender period ended on March 5, 2024. This opportunity was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category located in the North East of England.

This tender for Security Penetration Testing (IT) presents growth opportunities for accredited and experienced suppliers in cyber security. Businesses accredited to CHECK, Tiger Scheme, CREST, or Cyber Scheme would be well-suited to compete. Gateshead Council sought a supplier to meet their cyber security requirements for a 36-month contract, part of their wider cyber security processes mandated by the UK Government. The contract offers a substantial value of GBP 50,700 and is open to SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with the Council's procurement strategy.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is looking to appoint an accredited and experienced supplier to fulfil the Council's Cyber Security Penetration Testing requirements. This contract will be for 36 Months. This is part of the Council's wider cyber security processes and is a requirement under the guidance of the UK Government (IT Health Check (ITHC): supporting guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ) This procurement is restricted to suppliers who are a member of, or accredited to, at least one of the following schemes; * CHECK * Tiger Scheme * CREST * Cyber Scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ace2e50-4ea6-411e-b8f0-c7a4a5514c89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,700 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 28 May 2024 at 06:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ace2e50-4ea6-411e-b8f0-c7a4a5514c89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ace2e50-4ea6-411e-b8f0-c7a4a5514c89
  28th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True
  Proactis Tender Portal - with opportunity listed under reference DN709561

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