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title: "I.T. Penetration Testing and I.T. Health Check Services"
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# I.T. Penetration Testing and I.T. Health Check Services

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81dca045-2f43-4452-a7fb-a584bdaca1c4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract "I.T. Penetration Testing and I.T. Health Check Services" was conducted by Ofsted, based in Manchester, England. The contract falls under the services industry category with a total value of £100,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 10th November 2022, and the contract period is set to start on 11th January 2023 and end on 10th January 2025.

This tender by Ofsted presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering systems testing services, to compete for providing NCSC assured services for penetration testing and IT health checks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested businesses should take note of the key dates, location in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the specific requirements outlined in the tender document.

## Notice

The scope of the service is to provide Ofsted with NCSC assured service for penetration testing and IT health checks. Testing will normally cover Ofsted infrastructure and perimeter on an annual basis as well as ad-hoc penetration testing required for projects as and when these occur.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f13dd4-3d82-498d-b421-1860be344963 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2023 - 10 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (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

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2022 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f13dd4-3d82-498d-b421-1860be344963

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f13dd4-3d82-498d-b421-1860be344963
  6th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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