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title: "Penetration Test (IT Health Check)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2019-07-17"
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# Penetration Test (IT Health Check)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9d7bf84-ff4d-4970-91e5-a5ebe1cef7fb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, which has recently completed a tender titled "Penetration Test (IT Health Check)." This tender falls under the industry category of IT services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 12 November 2018. The contract period spans from 12 December 2018 to 11 December 2020, with a total contract value of £400,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security and health checks, particularly those with experience in consulting and software development. Companies in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector may find their services align well with the requirements of this contract. Engaging in such contracts can enable firms to expand their portfolios and client base, especially if they demonstrate a strong track record in delivering IT services.

## Notice

Penetration Test / IT Health Check

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793094aa-20a3-408d-bdfc-cb3546cd1355 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2018 - 11 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2019 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793094aa-20a3-408d-bdfc-cb3546cd1355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793094aa-20a3-408d-bdfc-cb3546cd1355
  17th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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