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title: "Pen Testing Services"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# Pen Testing Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6492ea68-a216-4bfb-b3cc-49a603d191cb

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed a procurement process for a Multi Supplier Contract for Penetration Testing Services, classified under Security software development services (CPV: 72212730) with additional classification as Security services (CPV: 79710000). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 1st August 2022 and will conclude on 31st July 2025, encompassing work within the United Kingdom. The tender aimed to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive opportunity for diverse business entities focused on security services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in penetration testing and security services. The nature of the contract, which spans three years and involves a high-profile government entity like the ONS, provides a robust platform for SMEs to showcase their expertise and gain valuable experience. Companies that are agile, with specialised security knowledge and the ability to adapt to extensive compliance requirements, will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Multi Supplier Contract for Penetration Testing Services to ONS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0ed504-4460-4e8d-a510-28e733a01b7a |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AMR SECURITY SERVICES; ARMADILLO SEC; SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY LIMITED T/A SALUS CYBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0ed504-4460-4e8d-a510-28e733a01b7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0ed504-4460-4e8d-a510-28e733a01b7a
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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