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title: "TTCE: NHS Contact Tracing App - Penetration Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f027973f-db99-448c-8117-c61d6f85cf76"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)"
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# TTCE: NHS Contact Tracing App - Penetration Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f027973f-db99-448c-8117-c61d6f85cf76

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace) is seeking to provide security and penetration testing for v2 of the NHS Contact Tracing App, with an award value of £41,400. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code for Software package and information systems, is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 4th August 2020, with the contract period running from 31st July 2020 to 21st August 2020. The tender was awarded to NCC Services Limited, located in Manchester, and the contract was established via a selective procurement method under a framework agreement.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for firms specialising in cybersecurity, QA testing, and relevant software services, as it involves providing critical support to a vital public health tool. Businesses of various sizes can consider participating in similar future tenders, especially those with expertise in penetration testing and security assessments. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can help companies expand their portfolios and establish valuable relationships within the public health sector.

## Notice

Provide security and penetration testing for v2 of the app.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1336d101-05cf-420c-b9d0-1c40eba907af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 21 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,400 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | NCC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1336d101-05cf-420c-b9d0-1c40eba907af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1336d101-05cf-420c-b9d0-1c40eba907af
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEfK/udJYPcJN1wMHdeP.4xzJHRfFwu07KoxaxPm0mmcAJpM
  SSS132 - Test and Trace App v2 Pen Test - NCC Group - Countersigned_Redacted

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