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title: "2024 - 1035 Citizen Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials & Incident Response - AWARD"
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# 2024 - 1035 Citizen Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials & Incident Response - AWARD

Buyer: CITIZEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fde3c2bc-9eaa-4b61-8814-f4972e67218d

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## Summary

Citizen has completed the procurement process for the "2024 - 1035 Citizen Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials & Incident Response" services. The procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000), with additional classifications in systems and technical consultancy services (CPV 72220000) and software programming and consultancy services (CPV 72200000). The project was divided into two lots: Penetration Testing & Cyber Essentials, and Incident Response Retainer, with a combined contract value of £66,000 over 36 months. The contract period is from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027, covering multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security services. Providers with experience in penetration testing, cyber essentials, and incident response retainers are particularly well-suited to compete, considering the contract's emphasis on value for money and service excellence. Businesses that can demonstrate accredited capabilities and meet the needs of Citizen and its customers stand to benefit. The contract was awarded to Prism Infosec, indicating potential opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the IT security consulting space.

## Notice

Citizen wishes to tender for the provision of Citizen Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials & Incident Response Services to ensure that we receive an excellent service, which represents value for money. We are seeking to procure the services of suitably experienced and accredited service providers with the capability to deliver the required services and who best meet the need of Citizen and its customers. The estimated value of the Project is: - ?10,000 per annum (p.a.) for Lot 1 - Penetration Testing & Cyber Essentials - ?12,000 per annum (p.a.) for Lot 2 - Incident Response Retainer and The combined value of the contract for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will amount to ?66,000 throughout the entirety of the agreement (36 months). Citizen plans to divide the provision of the service into 2 Lots, as described below. o Lot 1 - Penetration Testing & Cyber Essentials o Lot 2 - Incident Response Retainer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b2940c-1861-42d9-92c0-be5c794ea666 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,980 |
| 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 | CITIZEN |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B37 7YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | Bickenhill |
| Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b2940c-1861-42d9-92c0-be5c794ea666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b2940c-1861-42d9-92c0-be5c794ea666
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/citizen/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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