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title: "GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0be7646-7dbd-40e0-98d9-d09dd9e5c9b0"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR STUDENTS"
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# GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0be7646-7dbd-40e0-98d9-d09dd9e5c9b0

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## Summary

The Office for Students has completed the procurement process for Penetration Testing Services, classified under the Computer audit and testing services category. The tender was initiated on 18th September 2020, following the end date of the tender period on 11th August 2020. The total value of the contract is £20,000, with the contract period extending from 13th August 2020 to 12th August 2022. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing broader participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the cybersecurity field, particularly those specialising in penetration testing services. Businesses looking to expand and engage in public sector contracts should consider applying, as the criteria favour SMEs, potentially enabling them to gain experience and growth through collaboration with the Office for Students and similar organisations.

## Notice

Penetration Testing Services Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc94680e-3031-41d1-9d74-0420f7a458f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2020 - 12 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STUDENTS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIDUS INFORMATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2020 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc94680e-3031-41d1-9d74-0420f7a458f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc94680e-3031-41d1-9d74-0420f7a458f8
  18th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=527158419
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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