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title: "Penetration Testing Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2023-12-06"
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# Penetration Testing Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af341a47-f44c-4bfe-8176-b15d06713574

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for Penetration Testing Services with a total value of £3,000,000. The contract commenced on 14th November 2023 and will end on 13th November 2026. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The location of the procurement is Leeds, United Kingdom, and falls under the IT services category. The deadline for the tender was on 8th August 2023.

This awarded contract for Penetration Testing Services by NHS England presents a business opportunity for firms offering IT consulting, software development, and Internet support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cybersecurity services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement stage. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and familiar with framework agreements are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential growth.

## Notice

Provision of penetration testing services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4d7235-10d3-4023-b173-6e5fcff7a95a |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2023 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DIONACH; KPMG; NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4d7235-10d3-4023-b173-6e5fcff7a95a
- 28 Nov 2023 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6d5b47-1553-497f-b640-50805d464767

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4d7235-10d3-4023-b173-6e5fcff7a95a
  6th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6d5b47-1553-497f-b640-50805d464767
  28th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b16ddc76-fef5-456a-8738-d2272f7d0fe3
  C220177 (23.11.2023) - Dionach Order Form Schedules - Final_Coun_1578341_1_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a77cff26-efaf-44c4-bdcf-359910b3ee72
  KPMG Contract - Final_Countersigned.pdf [REDACTED] (1)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4156010a-f482-419f-a37b-af27c9459f98
  NCC Contract Schedules - Final_Countersigned [Redacted]_Redacted

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