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title: "Penetration Testing - IT Health Checks"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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# Penetration Testing - IT Health Checks

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-630a218a-107c-4536-baea-fe9356e1f17b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Penetration Testing - IT Health Checks" contract, valued at £100,000, was managed by the Department for International Trade, located in London (SW1A 2BL). This contract falls under the IT services industry category and was awarded to BSI Professional Services (UK) Limited. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 20th October 2021 and is set to end on 19th October 2022. The tender period concluded on 2nd August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services such as penetration testing and cybersecurity assessments. With the growing demand for robust security measures in IT, businesses equipped to deliver these services will find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The experience gained from working on such contracts can enhance a firm's reputation, opening doors to more substantial contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The Contract is for the provision of Penetration testing and IT Health checks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f38dc6-90f3-40b5-98d8-1e4ed3512345 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 19 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f38dc6-90f3-40b5-98d8-1e4ed3512345

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f38dc6-90f3-40b5-98d8-1e4ed3512345
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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