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title: "Penetration Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8cc195e9-1430-4c12-9491-eccfbc37b153"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2019-09-19"
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# Penetration Testing

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cc195e9-1430-4c12-9491-eccfbc37b153

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which is seeking services for the provision of penetration testing under the title "Penetration Testing." This contract falls under the classification of research and testing facilities construction work and has a total value of £80,000. The procurement method employed is selective, executed through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12 September 2019, while the contract period commenced on 14 September 2019 and will last until 13 September 2020. The location of the services spans various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those offering penetration testing capabilities. Companies that are well-versed in both internal and external security assessments will find themselves well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to further government collaborations, fostering business growth and enhancing reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Pen testing services contract, can we have an overarching DfT contract for penetration testing from 9/9/2019 set up for external and internal testing. Set up contract for 12 months plus 1 plus 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ddfb94-281b-4b2a-9af0-f15e339c450b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2019 - 13 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEN TEST PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2019 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ddfb94-281b-4b2a-9af0-f15e339c450b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ddfb94-281b-4b2a-9af0-f15e339c450b
  19th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/363c79e3-c11b-4686-8a63-1f2c0f6d24c0
  Award Letter

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