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title: "Penetration testing"
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# Penetration testing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd0508e2-a6fa-4d46-bf8a-4a507e2b0ed9

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the service titled "Penetration testing," classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method via a direct award under the G-Cloud 11 Framework. The tender period ended on 28 June 2020, and the contract was executed from 29 June 2020 to 9 July 2020. The total contract value was £48,000 and the service was delivered at locations within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly in penetration testing services and web application security. Companies with expertise in software development, IT infrastructure, or cybersecurity solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, as they can leverage their technical capabilities to meet the rigorous demands of government projects in this field.

## Notice

***Please note this is not a call for competition*** This contract was awarded to NCC Group Ltd via a direct award through the G-Cloud 11 Framework. The contract was for Penetration testing for Web Applications and Service / API Assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509d270c-ede5-43c6-b668-f33a3ee3131b |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2020 - 9 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP (SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2020 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509d270c-ede5-43c6-b668-f33a3ee3131b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509d270c-ede5-43c6-b668-f33a3ee3131b
  7th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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