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title: "Further Competition under the CCS Cyber Security Services 3 Framework RM3764iii for a Penetration Testing Services Agreement"
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# Further Competition under the CCS Cyber Security Services 3 Framework RM3764iii for a Penetration Testing Services Agreement

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e95a926-a00d-4263-930f-55d1e619fd1c

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Gateshead Council and involves a contract titled "Further Competition under the CCS Cyber Security Services 3 Framework RM3764iii for a Penetration Testing Services Agreement." This contract, classified under IT services consultancy, software development, and support, is located in Gateshead, North East England. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 2nd March 2021. The contract, valued at £90,000, commenced on 1st April 2021 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the IT security sector, including those specialising in penetration testing and health check services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract evaluation can favour agile and innovative providers capable of delivering specialised services. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in IT consultancy and security services should consider this opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for IT Security Penetration and HealthCheck services for the duration of the agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898246ff-ad08-4bfb-9781-c873b41c32fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIDUS INFORMATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898246ff-ad08-4bfb-9781-c873b41c32fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898246ff-ad08-4bfb-9781-c873b41c32fb
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead.gov.uk

## Provenance

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