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title: "Pen Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-918bfd1b-6ccd-4eaa-8cab-5b721717c7e3"
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# Pen Testing

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-918bfd1b-6ccd-4eaa-8cab-5b721717c7e3

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission is seeking to procure a Digital Testing Project titled "Pen Testing" under the category of security software package. This procurement process is at the Award stage, with an active date for the awarded contract marked on 6th November 2020. The total contract value is £761,400, with a contract period stretching from 23rd December 2020 until 22nd December 2022. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, applicable across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in security software and digital testing services. Companies, especially large or experienced suppliers, are well-suited to compete due to the scale of the project and the specific requirements outlined. Additionally, those businesses with a strong track record in delivering similar projects will benefit from participating in such procurement activities.

## Notice

For the supply of Digital Testing Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bad01cb-1b0a-4dbe-9837-65954a59b683 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £761,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £761,400 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bad01cb-1b0a-4dbe-9837-65954a59b683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bad01cb-1b0a-4dbe-9837-65954a59b683
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46e7f4f4-9154-4acb-8177-72cf2a944a30
  CQC PSO 197

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