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title: "Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 24/25)"
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buyer: "DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED"
published: "2024-11-13"
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# Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 24/25)

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f16593da-8e87-4254-847d-fd2bc4125e22

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 24/25)" has been completed by DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED. The contract falls under the technical support services category (CPV 71356300) and is valued at £16,800. Scheduled to commence on 12 August 2024 and conclude on 11 February 2025, the project location is the United Kingdom. The procurement process was handled through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, aligning with the award stage status as of 13 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in providing technical support and penetration testing services. The contract winner, Pentest People Limited, exemplifies the type of company well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering specialised IT health check services. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and those focusing on strengthening cybersecurity measures in IT infrastructure stand to benefit the most from such opportunities.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d90614e-227a-4bbc-a7c2-48817823f677 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 11 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,800 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENTEST PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d90614e-227a-4bbc-a7c2-48817823f677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d90614e-227a-4bbc-a7c2-48817823f677
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/becd5286-9d19-486a-9531-acace2159e5c

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