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title: "Penetration Testing"
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# Penetration Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a57a0176-f0e7-4a6b-ba4b-b056d2764bf8

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## Summary

The University of York has awarded a contract for Penetration Testing services to Cyberis Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on September 13, 2023. The contract duration is from February 19, 2024, to February 18, 2026. The contract's total value is £375,000, and the main procurement category is services. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and the award status is active.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in computer testing services to engage in a partnership with the University of York. As the University aims to improve its cyber security posture and reduce vulnerabilities, businesses experienced in penetration testing and cyber security solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location of the contract is in Yorkshire and the Humber region, offering local businesses the chance to contribute to enhancing the University's security measures.

## Notice

Value of contract was based on a sample test, not the anticipated annual spend which will be nearer PS75k p.a. inc VAT Contract is 2 years + option to extend for further 3 years Total Contract value including extension period is PS375,000 inc VAT A penetration tester to partner on a call-off-contract To assure UoY's as-is vulnerability assessment and management processes and to act as a catalyst for improvement where there is opportunity for this. To reduce UoY's attack surface To reduce likelihood of costly or reputation damaging data breaches To facilitate PCI compliance To guard and protect UoY's reputation for excellence. To facilitate re-certification to Cyber Essentials in the short term with a desire to obtain Cyber Essentials Plus certification in the mid to long-term. To provide assurance to third-parties including research partners of UoY's strong Cyber Security posture to attract and encourage their business. To gain greater understanding of and to assist in securing UoY's IT wide and organically growing IT estate and reduce its attack surface. To reduce the risk of cyber security incidents occurring. To reduce the impact of cyber security incidents if/when they do occur.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c766d889-8b2e-495a-bb19-6baefab211c9 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c766d889-8b2e-495a-bb19-6baefab211c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c766d889-8b2e-495a-bb19-6baefab211c9
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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