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title: "ITEP0786 - Incident Response and Penetration Testing"
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# ITEP0786 - Incident Response and Penetration Testing

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82b404a8-1536-403f-8517-030fdf718dfc

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded the contract titled "ITEP0786 - Incident Response and Penetration Testing" under the CPV classification 71632000 for technical testing services. This procurement process, completed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, involves services related to incident response and penetration testing, critical for NH's cyber security requirements. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, was awarded to KPMG LLP on 28th October 2024. The contract covers a broad geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World, and spans from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2027.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in cyber security, particularly in incident response and penetration testing, to align with the needs of a prominent authority like National Highways. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises, although not exclusively, are encouraged to compete. This contract aligns with National Highways' commitment to robust cyber security measures and offers a substantial financial and reputational growth prospect for the selected supplier. The procurement process ensures that qualified vendors from a pre-existing framework were considered, providing an efficient route to engage in high-profile public sector contracts.

## Notice

ITEP0786 - Incident Response and Penetration Testing This contract includes both Penetration Testing and Incident Response services: Incident response: Includes forensics analysis and post Incident. This is a vital requirement for the NH SOC. Penetration testing: This is an important part of NH's cyber security testing and assurance to ensure system robustness as well expose any potential vulnerabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a8c535-03d1-4fa7-b5d2-46cf7e5b1bb2 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a8c535-03d1-4fa7-b5d2-46cf7e5b1bb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a8c535-03d1-4fa7-b5d2-46cf7e5b1bb2
  29th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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