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title: "Pen Test and Assurance"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
published: "2017-09-26"
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# Pen Test and Assurance

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8569c3fd-064b-4c83-8ffb-2422e922f160

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has completed a public procurement process for IT services titled "Pen Test and Assurance," specifically aimed at securing their new IT set-up. This procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £17,000. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spanned from 18 August 2017 to 18 September 2017, with the tender period concluding on 14 August 2017. The contract was awarded to Aristi Limited, a supplier based in Birmingham.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in penetration testing and IT security could find this type of contract aligned with their competencies. Engaging in such public sector contracts can provide SMEs with not only revenue but also valuable experience in dealing with government organisations, potentially leading to further contracts in a growing market.

## Notice

Pen Test and Assurance for ORR's new IT set-up

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e633e7b-64a1-4bf5-8069-475d2a6a5094 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2017 - 18 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 4AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2017 at 07:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e633e7b-64a1-4bf5-8069-475d2a6a5094

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e633e7b-64a1-4bf5-8069-475d2a6a5094
  26th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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