--- title: "Penetration Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e932f1aa-50eb-4836-bb40-d4809ccd3f40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e932f1aa-50eb-4836-bb40-d4809ccd3f40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e932f1aa-50eb-4836-bb40-d4809ccd3f40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e932f1aa-50eb-4836-bb40-d4809ccd3f40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND" published: "2021-01-05" --- # Penetration Testing Services Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e932f1aa-50eb-4836-bb40-d4809ccd3f40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e932f1aa-50eb-4836-bb40-d4809ccd3f40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e932f1aa-50eb-4836-bb40-d4809ccd3f40.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Penetration Testing Services was initiated by Social Work England and is classified under the 'services' category within the information technology industry. This procurement followed an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, having been published on 4 November 2020, with a tender deadline that ended on 19 November 2020. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2020 and is expected to conclude on 30 November 2022, with potential for a two-year extension thereafter. The services are to be delivered at an address in Sheffield, England, with a total awarded value of £46,500. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in cybersecurity and IT consultancy. Businesses with expertise in systems testing, computer support, and security auditing will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with Social Work England could foster valuable partnerships, enhancing service offerings and expanding market presence in the rapidly evolving realm of information security. ## Notice The objective of this procurement is for Social Work England to partner with an organisation to undertake penetration testing services. Instructions: To apply for these services, please download the Invitation to Tender (ITT) attached to this notice. Full details around the application process are provided within the ITT document. Clarification Questions: Social Work England have received questions from bidders in relation to this tender. In order for the bid process to be fair, open and transparent, please see the attachment for responses to all questions. Please note that this document will be updated on a frequent basis (Last update applied - 18.11.2020 @ 11.35am) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a121ce1-be49-4efe-abde-5cf1c4d07fd8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 4 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £46,500 | | 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 | SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S3 8JY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CYBERQ GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72254100 - Systems testing services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a121ce1-be49-4efe-abde-5cf1c4d07fd8 - 18 Nov 2020 at 11:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 18 Nov 2020 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 16 Nov 2020 at 16:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 16 Nov 2020 at 16:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 12 Nov 2020 at 12:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 12 Nov 2020 at 12:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 12 Nov 2020 at 12:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 10 Nov 2020 at 17:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 10 Nov 2020 at 14:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 10 Nov 2020 at 13:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 10 Nov 2020 at 10:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 6 Nov 2020 at 17:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 4 Nov 2020 at 12:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 4 Nov 2020 at 12:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef - 4 Nov 2020 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a121ce1-be49-4efe-abde-5cf1c4d07fd8 5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1045e09c-cbb2-4f38-a714-12cbf36bc2ef 18th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05ff9a34-915a-4e21-8051-b9908dcb0ff8 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0dfc7366-d252-468a-8370-5a39d6fba388 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92078f84-b9fa-421a-9637-222060ec7317 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70592dee-1f15-46e7-bb11-67eaca22aaa7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4995b3d2-6ab4-4210-8439-521b7f66d1e2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43be9387-d287-4e0c-8b64-d782b24aa8b3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c162c17-9316-492b-b23f-4ca18bb1e2ec - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65b80bbd-2406-4bc8-9810-dceb1d53a8da - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/167b2963-8df6-4725-88a8-5fdc7c46b073 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6cde2e4-82d6-45e5-a7b5-e39be7735310 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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