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title: "GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services"
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# GB-Bristol: Penetration Testing Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1ba4d7b-1864-43f2-bc65-b0ae7d6d3f9a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office for Students, which is located in Bristol, UK, seeking Penetration Testing Services with a contract value of £20,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 11th August 2020. The contract was awarded to Aristi Limited, with the contract period commencing on 13th August 2020 and concluding on 12th August 2022. This process indicates that the procurement is complete, with all relevant information having been published on 18th September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in computer audit and testing services. Companies that excel in cybersecurity and have experience in conducting penetration testing would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The emphasis on suitability for SMEs highlights the potential for business growth in this sector, encouraging smaller companies to engage in public procurement activities.

## 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/c77f2192-e2bd-41ac-a62a-b12592fdafb1 |
| 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 | ARISTI |

## 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 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77f2192-e2bd-41ac-a62a-b12592fdafb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77f2192-e2bd-41ac-a62a-b12592fdafb1
  18th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=527134146
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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