---
title: "IT Penetration Test"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000678062"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678062.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION"
published: "2021-12-22"
---

# IT Penetration Test

Buyer: MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000678062

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## Summary

The Mental Welfare Commission is currently seeking tenders for an IT Penetration Test valued at £12,500, which involves assessing the security controls of their IT systems. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 19th January 2022 at 12:00 PM. Located in Edinburgh, this contract falls under the health sector and follows an open procurement method, enabling a broader participation from various suppliers. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically through the designated platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity firms and IT service providers, particularly those familiar with penetration testing and belonging to the National Cyber Security Centre’s CHECK scheme. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant expertise, especially in evaluating and enhancing IT security frameworks, are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their operational footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

Scope, plan and perform penetration test of IT security controls

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To carry out a penetration test on the Commission's IT security controls by attempting to breach some or all of our systems' security, using the same tools and techniques as an adversary might.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436578 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | £12,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436578

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436578&idx=1
  22nd December 2021 - MWC IT Penetration Test Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436578
  IT Penetration Test - Scope, plan and perform penetration test of IT security controls

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mwcscot.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678062
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=678062
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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