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title: "Penetration Testing, ITHC and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-03-08"
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# Penetration Testing, ITHC and Associated Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-797a7b47-f902-4877-b276-af2c5e014662

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Penetration Testing, ITHC and Associated Services" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and has reached the award stage. This process falls under the technical computer support services category, with a total contract value of £3,400,000 and a minimum value of £1,133,333. The contract period commenced on 7 March 2022 and is set to run until 6 March 2024. The procurement method utilized was a selective approach via a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 7 January 2022, indicating a well-structured and substantial opportunity for suppliers. This contract is applicable to delivery addresses across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in cybersecurity and IT services. Businesses that offer penetration testing and technical support are particularly suited to compete, as the contract focuses on providing essential security services. With the ongoing emphasis on cyber security, this contract can help such businesses expand their client base and showcase their expertise within a vital industry, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

## Notice

Contract award notice following a competition under an existing Dynamic Purchasing System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f71649-7fdf-4120-87a8-03920ab59949 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 6 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,400,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f71649-7fdf-4120-87a8-03920ab59949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f71649-7fdf-4120-87a8-03920ab59949
  8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d28ebc9e-7afe-4940-baf5-2e4098ca4d0d
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