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title: "Digital Prisons - Penetration Testing QinetiQ"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# Digital Prisons - Penetration Testing QinetiQ

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c788e511-ae07-4213-91be-06077cdf95c9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract titled "Digital Prisons - Penetration Testing QinetiQ" under the IT services category, specifically addressing consulting and software development needs. This procurement process was initiated as a direct tender to support the accreditation of the in-cell self-service and virtual learning technology via the Unilink platform. The contract value is £49,500 GBP, beginning on 31st March 2017 and concluding on 30th April 2018. The procurement method followed was a single tender action since the contract fell below the typical threshold.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in IT security consultancy and software development to engage with government agencies. Companies adept in penetration testing and familiar with government procurement processes would be particularly well-positioned to compete for future tenders similar to this one. The focus on technology for digital prisons indicates a growing need for secure, robust IT solutions within the public sector, opening avenues for innovative firms to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Penetration testing is required in support of the accreditation process for the new design and deployment of the in cell self-service and virtual learning capability provided via the Unilink platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6fd3bd-e89d-4845-8244-e000b1f9b128 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6fd3bd-e89d-4845-8244-e000b1f9b128

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6fd3bd-e89d-4845-8244-e000b1f9b128
  20th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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