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title: "Penetration Testing Services"
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published: "2024-12-03"
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# Penetration Testing Services

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64663844-822b-45c7-a56c-d14eafb31fb8

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## Summary

The Post Office has completed the procurement process for Penetration Testing Services, classified under system and support services and security services, with a direct award. The contract was awarded to NCC Group Security Services. The procurement, valued at £25,000, covers delivery within the United Kingdom and the contract period runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025. This process signifies the completion stage with the award notice published on 3rd December 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, specifically those capable of providing advanced penetration testing. While this specific contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, similar tenders may be pursued by experienced suppliers in the field, thereby enhancing their service portfolios and securing significant public contracts. The direct award method implies that establishing strong relationships and demonstrating expertise in the industry can be beneficial for future opportunities.

## Notice

Contract award for Penetration Testing services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0ba2cb-7fa6-4804-adaf-ec6b5b078dff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | POST OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0ba2cb-7fa6-4804-adaf-ec6b5b078dff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0ba2cb-7fa6-4804-adaf-ec6b5b078dff
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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