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title: "Provision of Security Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a83e94d2-3152-4a30-9eee-f32c30761cda"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-16"
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# Provision of Security Testing Services

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a83e94d2-3152-4a30-9eee-f32c30761cda

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council is currently seeking providers for the "Provision of Security Testing Services," with a focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This tender is at the active stage of procurement and is open for submissions until 17th August 2018. The contract, valued at £50,000, is set to start on 17th September 2018 and will run until 17th September 2021, with all communications managed through the Chest procurement portal. The delivery address for the services is located in the North West region of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the IT security sector, particularly those that are CHECK and CREST accredited. Companies that can provide annual health checks and quarterly penetration testing services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability indicated in the tender specifics, potentially helping them to expand their portfolio and secure long-term contracts with a local authority.

## Notice

Warrington Borough Council (the Council) requires a CHECK and CREST accredited Provider for the provision of security testing services. The Council requires an annual GCF/PSN Code of Connection health check and four Quarterly PSN CoCo standard external penetration tests per annum. The Provider shall also offer a comprehensive portfolio of security testing services which the Council will purchase on an as and when required basis where the contract terms and pricing shall apply. The Council is using the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) to manage this procurement and to communicate with Tenderers. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Council (including the electronic submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bef302-d9a5-467b-a0ec-6301a1383a7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2018 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bef302-d9a5-467b-a0ec-6301a1383a7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bef302-d9a5-467b-a0ec-6301a1383a7a
  16th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warrington.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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