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title: "GB-M'bro: Annual Penetration Test"
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buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-11-20"
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# GB-M'bro: Annual Penetration Test

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b40d9255-4593-4893-89f5-6805d488dc4d

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## Summary

Teesside University is currently conducting an open tender for the contract titled "GB-M'bro: Annual Penetration Test," focused on computer testing services. This procurement process is in the planning stage as the tender period closes on 12th December 2019. The contract duration is set for three years, commencing on 1st February 2020 and concluding on 31st January 2023, with a potential one-year extension. The minimum value of the contract is £50,000, while the total value is estimated at £100,000. The location for service delivery is within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in cybersecurity services, particularly those experienced in conducting penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Businesses that can demonstrate their qualifications based on the procurement criteria outlined by Teesside University will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender not only helps to expand client portfolios but also enhances the capacity to deliver critical security services to educational institutions.

## Notice

The University is looking for a supplier to conduct a penetration test and vulnerability assessment on a number of specified hosts. The contract is for a 3 year period, from 1st February 2020 - 31st January 2023, with an option to extend for a further 1 year at the discretion of the University Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880e0f5d-f29c-408e-9de7-1ef372d893ea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2019 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880e0f5d-f29c-408e-9de7-1ef372d893ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880e0f5d-f29c-408e-9de7-1ef372d893ea
  20th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-M%27bro:-Annual-Penetration-Test/TQP5FHR4RH
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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