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title: "Penetration Testing Services for Cell Broadcasting"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Penetration Testing Services for Cell Broadcasting

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77aaaa23-9528-4dc1-a2c6-6636ebe3be28

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed a procurement process for Penetration Testing Services aimed at enhancing the security of the Emergency Cell Broadcast (ECB) System. This contract, valued at £168,700, was awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, with the contract period spanning from 7th December 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method utilised was selective, proceeding through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The award notice was published on 22nd July 2021, marking the end of the active tender phase.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The skills required align with the growing need for enhanced security measures across public services, thus providing a competitive landscape for firms equipped to deliver high-quality penetration testing solutions within the telecommunications and communication industry sector.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide penetration security testing for the Emergency Cell Broadcast (ECB) System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453300d9-edd6-479c-b8eb-43387cb26099 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,700 |
| 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 CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453300d9-edd6-479c-b8eb-43387cb26099

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453300d9-edd6-479c-b8eb-43387cb26099
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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