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title: "Invitation To Quote For the provision of Red Team/Ethical Hacking/Pentest services - AWARD"
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# Invitation To Quote For the provision of Red Team/Ethical Hacking/Pentest services - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c14f03d2-39e9-448d-9489-08d97bdc88f3

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Red Team/Ethical Hacking/Pentest services. The contract, classified under IT services, encompasses consulting, software development, internet, and support. This procurement falls within the services category and covered a broad delivery scope including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other'. Key timelines include the contract period starting on 2 September 2024 and ending on 1 September 2026. The tender, with the ID IT-368-18166-WSC/18166/2024, reached its award stage, with awards announced on 23 September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those providing Red Team services, ethical hacking, and penetration testing. The awarded contract, valued at £64,575 GBP, was granted to CovertSwarm Limited. Companies with expertise in IT services, especially those focusing on security consulting and software development, would find such tenders highly beneficial for expanding their portfolios and gaining exposure in the public sector. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses in the IT sector should still consider similar future opportunities for potential growth.

## Notice

West Suffolk Council is seeking quotations for the provision of Red Team/Ethical Hacking/Pentest services. Further details can be found in the 'My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for quotation submissions is 1220 hours on 29 August 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1700 hours on 22 August 2024, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7ce549-18f1-4f08-8c7d-252c292f8f52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,575 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7ce549-18f1-4f08-8c7d-252c292f8f52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7ce549-18f1-4f08-8c7d-252c292f8f52
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

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