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title: "DLUHC PEN Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e308a36a-fe4f-4b7a-aa6d-f8a1cf25a844"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES"
published: "2024-01-18"
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# DLUHC PEN Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e308a36a-fe4f-4b7a-aa6d-f8a1cf25a844

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## Summary

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has recently awarded a contract for PEN Testing services with a total value of £1,500,000. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from January 10, 2024, to January 10, 2026. The buyer organisation, based in London, England, can be reached at commercial@levellingup.gov.uk or 03034440000.

This tender opportunity, which was in the 'Award' stage, aimed to support the Department in penetration testing of applications and infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity particularly suited for their business growth. Businesses in the IT services industry, especially those specializing in consulting, software development, and internet support, are well-placed to compete for this procurement contract.

## Notice

To support the Department in penetration testing of Applications and Infrastructure. This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c305af4-27c9-475a-8fc9-b8947eafd607 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2024 - 10 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | ARCTURUS 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

- 18 Jan 2024 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c305af4-27c9-475a-8fc9-b8947eafd607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c305af4-27c9-475a-8fc9-b8947eafd607
  18th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2692c47b-7126-4467-9aac-ee574a475d16
  Redacted version of fully signed contract

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.uk/DLUHC

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