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title: "Provision of Pen Testing"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-07-07"
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# Provision of Pen Testing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc86df45-97de-46bb-ab77-19c58ffd6b7f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for the provision of IT Pen Testing valued at £80,000. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Coda Security Ltd. The tender process began on 31st January 2023 and the contract period is from 1st February 2023 to 1st February 2024. The opportunity was in the services category and the award was announced on 1st February 2023.

This procurement process by the Ministry of Defence offers a business growth opportunity for firms specialised in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies familiar with call-off from framework agreements and selective procurement methods would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract location is in the South West region of the UK, providing specific geographic business opportunities for interested parties.

## Notice

Provision of IT Pen Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/578c581e-342a-42ea-a58e-84ae13daf514 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 1 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CODA SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 06:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/578c581e-342a-42ea-a58e-84ae13daf514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/578c581e-342a-42ea-a58e-84ae13daf514
  7th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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