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title: "Penetration Testing Platform"
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# Penetration Testing Platform

Buyer: PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8e9fcbb-b207-48b6-a1f1-4a331ec6021a

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## Summary

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed a procurement process for a "Penetration Testing Platform" in the software package and information systems industry category. This contract, valued at £150,000 with a minimum value of £50,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period concluded on 4th December 2020, and the contract is set to run from 7th January 2021 to 6th March 2023, with an award date of 6th January 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in cybersecurity and software solutions. Businesses with capabilities in penetration testing, software development, and security management would be particularly well-suited to engage in future opportunities stemming from this contract, given the growing focus on cybersecurity across industries.

## Notice

Penetration test management platform Additional information: Awarded through GCloud. Option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c5df76-b991-4800-b3c6-91a9f1489efe |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2021 - 6 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c5df76-b991-4800-b3c6-91a9f1489efe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c5df76-b991-4800-b3c6-91a9f1489efe
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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