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title: "Cybersecurity Penetration Test"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9746f30-24b1-4e70-a216-54838b70b827"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL"
published: "2020-11-03"
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# Cybersecurity Penetration Test

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9746f30-24b1-4e70-a216-54838b70b827

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## Summary

The Christie Hospital, located in Manchester, is conducting a selective procurement process for a cybersecurity penetration test titled "Cybersecurity Penetration Test." This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support, with a total value of £43,740. The tender period has ended as of 21st October 2020, while the contract commenced on 28th October 2020 and will conclude on 27th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in cybersecurity services. Companies with expertise in performing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and related IT security services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their growth prospects in a critical and expanding industry.

## Notice

Cybersecurity penetration test

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06142ef1-9d2b-4816-bbc8-728df012bdc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2020 - 27 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,700 |
| 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 | THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESS CYBERSECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2020 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06142ef1-9d2b-4816-bbc8-728df012bdc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06142ef1-9d2b-4816-bbc8-728df012bdc9
  3rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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