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title: "Penetration Testing Platform"
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buyer: "PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN"
published: "2025-02-10"
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# Penetration Testing Platform

Buyer: PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a487bd29-283e-405d-829a-c386b36007d7

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## Summary

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed a procurement process for a Penetration Testing Platform, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The contract, valued at £100,000, includes services like system administration, technical support, and data backup and retention for 10 accounts. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period running from 10 February 2025 to 9 February 2029. The services will be delivered to a location with postal code M2 3HQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and IT services. Businesses that can provide comprehensive and reliable system management and penetration testing solutions, along with strong customer support, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The successful supplier, Avord Limited, an SME, illustrates the potential for smaller companies to secure valuable long-term contracts with government organisations, thus fostering business growth and development within the industry.

## Notice

Penetration test management platform for 10 accounts including Application Administration Access to the platform and software updates (patches, upgrades, support, and maintenance) Technical Support Online email support during coverage hours. Service Management Client activation, security monitoring, change control, problem management, and escalation procedures System Administration System configuration, deployment, support, monitoring, response, repair, tuning and capacity planning Data backup and retention 3 Backups of Clients data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f824c500-9e3b-4a27-a219-97ec8318566c |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4QP |
| 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 | AVORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f824c500-9e3b-4a27-a219-97ec8318566c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f824c500-9e3b-4a27-a219-97ec8318566c
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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