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title: "IT Health Check and Penetration Testing (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-02-13"
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# IT Health Check and Penetration Testing (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec1cc7bb-b32d-482f-b44c-1be5be125cbe

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions seeking services for an IT Health Check and Penetration Testing, with a total contract value of £45,000. The contract period began on 19 July 2017 and is set to conclude on 19 July 2018. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender having been initially closed on 15 January 2016. The buyer's address is Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA, England, and the contract falls under the Networking software package category, classified within the CPV system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in cybersecurity and IT services. Organizations specialising in network security solutions or those with experience in conducting penetration testing would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can aid in establishing a proven track record in government services, enabling further growth in this sector.

## Notice

Linkedin Non Subscription Agreement (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d70be6-53ce-4745-9ee3-dff0f038cf89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Supplier |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2017 - 19 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINKEDIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2018 at 18:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d70be6-53ce-4745-9ee3-dff0f038cf89
- 13 Feb 2018 at 17:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d70be6-53ce-4745-9ee3-dff0f038cf89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d70be6-53ce-4745-9ee3-dff0f038cf89
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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