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title: "IT Security Health Checks"
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buyer: "D V L A"
published: "2018-08-09"
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# IT Security Health Checks

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fe568c5-78ca-4e38-b437-72a36f072ef4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the D V L A (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) procuring IT Security Health Checks, which is classified under IT services - consulting, software development, Internet and support. The tender was awarded for a total value of £500,000 to NCC Group, and the contract is set for the period from 16th July 2018 to 15th July 2019. This selective procurement method followed a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 28th June 2018. The location for the delivery of services is Swansea, Wales, with the relevant postal code being SA6 7JL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cyber security sector, especially those offering vulnerability assessments and penetration testing services. Companies that hold relevant certifications such as PCI ASV, CESG, CHECK, CREST STAR, and Cyber Essentials are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The focus on small to medium enterprises (SMEs) indicates a supportive environment for smaller firms to engage in and benefit from government contracts in this specialised area.

## Notice

Procurement of a Cyber Security health check company to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on DVLA's infrastructure and applications (both physical and cloud based). They must be PCI ASV approved and hold CESG, CHECK, CREST STAR and Cyber essential status.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b20606-e8e5-47d5-88c7-b97049cb46b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| Locality | MORRISTON, SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b20606-e8e5-47d5-88c7-b97049cb46b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b20606-e8e5-47d5-88c7-b97049cb46b1
  9th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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