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title: "Penetration Testing and IT Health Checks"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2021-10-14"
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# Penetration Testing and IT Health Checks

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd67b439-e5df-4298-92e2-00fe17139219

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for International Trade, pertains to the contract titled "Penetration Testing and IT Health Checks" within the IT services sector. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method as part of the CCS Cyber Security 2 Framework Agreement. The award was published on 14th October 2021, with the contract effective from 11th October 2021 to 10th October 2022, and the tender period concluding on 31st August 2021. The delivery location is in London, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £100,000.

This contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on cybersecurity and system testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete for such contracts, due to their inclusion as suitable bidders. Companies that can offer expertise in penetration testing and IT health checks will find this a valuable opportunity to gain a foothold in the public sector, thereby driving growth and establishing long-term relationships with government agencies.

## Notice

The Contract is for the provision of penetration testing and IT Health checks. The Contract was let via the CCS Cyber Security 2 Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6f9c2c-13b4-466c-b68e-e62748f62277 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRISM INFOSEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6f9c2c-13b4-466c-b68e-e62748f62277

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6f9c2c-13b4-466c-b68e-e62748f62277
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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