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title: "GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e166fc4d-0da8-4a79-b3c0-86d9805700f6"
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# GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e166fc4d-0da8-4a79-b3c0-86d9805700f6

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## Summary

The Office for Students is soliciting bids for Penetration Testing Services under an open procurement method. The contract, valued between £100,000 and £500,000, falls within the computer audit and testing services category and is located in Bristol, within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 19th June 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 13th July 2020, lasting for two years until 12th July 2022. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, although selection will be based on the specified criteria.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services, particularly those offering penetration testing solutions. Companies with a strong track record in providing similar services and those looking to expand their footprint can benefit notably from this contract. As the focus is on SMEs, this tender is well-suited for smaller firms that are nimble and can deliver innovative testing methodologies in response to the tender requirements.

## 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/58d26547-f001-4e7f-a585-ddcabf978baf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2020 - 12 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 20 May 2020 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d26547-f001-4e7f-a585-ddcabf978baf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d26547-f001-4e7f-a585-ddcabf978baf
  20th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Penetration-Testing-Services/972UG3MJ94
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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