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title: "Penetration Testing Services Agreement"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2017-11-13"
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# Penetration Testing Services Agreement

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b43979d-5162-4925-bfa7-a4e00eb27739

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Gateshead Council for the "Penetration Testing Services Agreement," falling under the IT services category. The contract, valued at £70,000, aims to fulfil the council's penetration testing requirements over a three-year term, starting from 21st August 2017 until 20th August 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tendering period concluding on 19th July 2017. The delivery location is in the North East region of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT consulting services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive penetration testing solutions. Companies with expertise in information security, including larger tech firms and smaller specialised IT service providers, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and gain contracts with public sector authorities like Gateshead Council.

## Notice

Agreement to cover all of Gateshead Councils Penetration Testing requirement within the contract term (36 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f2e9a8-089a-4292-bad3-2881e1fa276f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | 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 | NTA MONITOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2017 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f2e9a8-089a-4292-bad3-2881e1fa276f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f2e9a8-089a-4292-bad3-2881e1fa276f
  13th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead.gov.uk

## Provenance

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