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title: "CSHR - Penetration Testing"
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# CSHR - Penetration Testing

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88fab3c2-cf30-4263-b0e4-3e2adb41b252

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CSHR - Penetration Testing," initiated by the Cabinet Office, offers IT consulting services, specifically focused on penetration testing and ITHC services. This contract has been awarded with a value of £72,150, and covers regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, following a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 22nd November 2018. The contract commenced on 5th December 2018 and is set to run until 4th December 2020.

This tender opens avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in cybersecurity and IT consultancy services, encouraging them to engage in future contracts with the Cabinet Office. Businesses that focus on software development, Internet services, and security assessments would find this an excellent opportunity for collaboration, potentially leading to substantial growth in the competitive landscape of public sector contracts.

## Notice

CO CSHR ITHC and PEN Testing Services. This contract has been awarded and is published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2c755b-6dfc-414b-8001-3cc44e395f25 |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 4 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,150 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION RESILIENCE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2018 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2c755b-6dfc-414b-8001-3cc44e395f25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2c755b-6dfc-414b-8001-3cc44e395f25
  14th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9869c4dd-acb6-459c-9153-cf0af956394d
  Redacted contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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