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title: "Penetration testing"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2017-07-13"
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# Penetration testing

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85479f54-6f01-44e3-9bf6-a75249c210cf

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## Summary

The procurement process for external penetration testing was conducted by the General Medical Council (GMC), a healthcare regulatory body located in Manchester and London. The open tender, titled "Penetration testing," was issued for testing a range of IP addresses from a hacker's perspective, ensuring no disruption of services or data. The tender was published on 13 July 2017, with a contract value of £4,494, and the procurement process followed the open procedure method. The contract period commenced on 26 May 2017 and concluded on 14 September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative testing methodologies. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive penetration tests and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards will be well-positioned to compete. With the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across various sectors, firms with expertise in audit and testing services are likely to find valuable prospects in similar future tenders.

## Notice

We would like to request an external penetration test carried out from the perspective of a 'hacker' on a range of IP addresses. To test this in as live a way as possible, we will supply a range of IP addresses and no further information. We would like you to carry out a penetration test against these IP addresses but ensure there is no disruption or destruction of services/data should vulnerabilities be discovered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4051f7-df68-48bf-80c3-ed323804bc47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2017 - 14 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,494 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,494 |
| 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROTECTION GROUP INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2017 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4051f7-df68-48bf-80c3-ed323804bc47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4051f7-df68-48bf-80c3-ed323804bc47
  13th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL145315
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

## Provenance

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