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title: "Cyber Incident Response Partner and Ethical Hacking Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2024-08-08"
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# Cyber Incident Response Partner and Ethical Hacking Services

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c30c2a-6b55-45ed-ba52-caefd5d5290f

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator has awarded a contract titled "Cyber Incident Response Partner and Ethical Hacking Services" under the IT services category. The procurement process, which concluded with the award stage, focuses on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. This contract has been awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, with operations starting on 8th August 2024 and ending on 7th August 2025. The project covers various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and businesses were invited to submit tenders by 2nd July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services. Given its focus on ethical hacking and incident response, companies with expertise in these areas stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to work with a large public sector entity and expand their market presence. The contract's substantial reach, covering both the UK and international regions, allows for considerable business growth and networking prospects for participants.

## Notice

Provision of Cyber Incident Response Partner and Ethical Hacking Services to The Pensions Regulator. This contract has 3 x 12 month extension options beyond the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298a6a2d-afe8-4b52-949f-b8b190e2c834 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2024 - 7 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £267,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED. TRADING AS 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

- 8 Aug 2024 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298a6a2d-afe8-4b52-949f-b8b190e2c834

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298a6a2d-afe8-4b52-949f-b8b190e2c834
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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