--- title: "ITHC- IT Health Check Pentration Test." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a77a1854-0a83-443b-9af1-8b3384b0fad8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a77a1854-0a83-443b-9af1-8b3384b0fad8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a77a1854-0a83-443b-9af1-8b3384b0fad8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a77a1854-0a83-443b-9af1-8b3384b0fad8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE" published: "2018-01-22" --- # ITHC- IT Health Check Pentration Test. Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a77a1854-0a83-443b-9af1-8b3384b0fad8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a77a1854-0a83-443b-9af1-8b3384b0fad8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a77a1854-0a83-443b-9af1-8b3384b0fad8.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is seeking a supplier for the Annual IT Health Check (ITHC) Penetration Test, aimed at ensuring ongoing security and compliance with the Governance and Information Risk Return (GIRR). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for Computer audit and testing services (CPV codes 72810000 and 72820000). The tender period closes on 8th February 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 28th February 2018, lasting one year until 27th February 2019. Interested bidders must engage solely through the Blue Light portal to ensure compliance with tendering protocols. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, auditing, and penetration testing. Companies with expertise in this area could enhance their market presence by bidding for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with the capability to provide high-quality IT health checks that meet the requirements set by the Greater Manchester Police. Participating in such tenders allows businesses to expand their portfolio while contributing to public sector security initiatives. ## Notice Greater Manchester Combined Authority as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police ("GMP") is seeking to award a supplier to provide an Annual IT Heath check service which will help GMP to maintain Force security and accreditation in light of the Governance and Information Risk Return (GIRR) required by the NPRIMT (National Police Risk Information Management Team). The contract will include IT Health Check/Penetration Test Requirements and principles as applied to all GMP ITHC's and penetration tests. This is for a single Annual ITHC. Bidders are not expected to communicate with any other persons at GMP Police concerning this tender, but will only allow clarifications through the Blue Light portal. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from this and other future procurement processes. To register an interest you are required to log onto the Blue Light tendering portal, and download the relevant tender documents. Bidders are invited to study the requirements outlined in the tender documents and provide their best bid to meet the needs identified. https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT This opportunity is also advertised and made available via the governments contracts finder https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c88a041-a5bc-405c-a34f-ca4a7415ddc2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2018 - 27 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M11 2NS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72810000 - Computer audit services - 72820000 - Computer testing services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2018 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c88a041-a5bc-405c-a34f-ca4a7415ddc2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c88a041-a5bc-405c-a34f-ca4a7415ddc2 22nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22971&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT - https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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