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title: "Project MARS Threat Intelligence Testing"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2019-08-30"
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# Project MARS Threat Intelligence Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-593a9501-7128-438c-98e5-df7f601f085b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Project MARS Threat Intelligence Testing". This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on computer support and consultancy services, with key components involving computer audit and testing services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 20th September 2019. The estimated contract value is £55,000, and the contract term will commence on 2nd October 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2020. Interested suppliers must accept the non-disclosure agreement prior to accessing full tender documents.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses operating within the IT security and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in threat intelligence and computer auditing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a chance to expand their market reach and capabilities in government contracting. This tender not only facilitates financial growth but also fosters strategic partnerships within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to procure Threat Intelligence Testing. This is a sensitive project and suppliers are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to accessing the full suite of tender documents. If you are interested in this opportunity, please sign and return the NDA (which can be found under the ITT), via the e-tendering system messaging service. You will then be provided with the relevant documentation to enable you to develop a response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c45339-1606-448f-a2a6-38bb7ba133a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2019 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c45339-1606-448f-a2a6-38bb7ba133a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c45339-1606-448f-a2a6-38bb7ba133a6
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0229d9b-9278-4443-a975-5c65666f0e84
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1d61ccc-ab36-456b-b6bf-9b194201a40e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8610b111-54d8-4ae7-b647-6262c515b531
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/537ec918-edce-4dd8-bf01-4fe421b9bf2e
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- https://dh.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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