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title: "Penetration Testing (Project London)"
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# Penetration Testing (Project London)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bec1481b-4e3f-4062-a2e3-344562f3c8c1

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has recently completed a public procurement process for a Call-Off Contract awarded under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement. The procurement, titled "Penetration Testing (Project London)", primarily falls within the IT services industry category (CPV 72000000). The procurement method employed was selective, aimed at conducting penetration testing on DIT's key systems, and it concluded with the contract awarded to Deloitte LLP. The contract period spans from 14th January 2019 to 30th April 2019, while the tender period closed on 8th January 2019.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for SMEs that specialise in cybersecurity and IT services, allowing them to engage in government-related projects. Companies with expertise in penetration testing and ethical hacking would find this contract particularly relevant. With the increasing emphasis on national security and data protection, businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in cybersecurity measures are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, contributing to the vital safeguarding of public sector digital infrastructure.

## Notice

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded a Call-Off Contract under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 Framework Agreement for a supplier to carry out penetration testing activities on DIT's key systems. The testing is to be carried out in line with testing guides derived from the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK scheme and the Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a3b4a45-646b-4afe-87de-3c91809d84b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a3b4a45-646b-4afe-87de-3c91809d84b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a3b4a45-646b-4afe-87de-3c91809d84b8
  21st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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