Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c35-4105-7144-840d-c5ecd178191a/it-security-testing [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # IT Security Testing [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value £90,000 Published 26 Jun 2019 Deadline Closed 10 May 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Perform penetration testing and ITHC (IT Health Check) of identified existing and new MMO IT systems and non-catalogued hardware, using methodologies that conform to NCSC guidelines and HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF); to demonstrate compliance to HMG SPF standards, the Data Protection Act and the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Undertake risk assessment of the existing business IT systems, and update or prepare the existing Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Sets (RMADS) with new IT systems to ensure that business systems can be accredited to demonstrate compliance to HMG SPF standards, the Data Protection Act and the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Require call off contract of 90 days of security testing and consultancy over a 2 year period. Additional information: "Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at . " ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/18279f8f-853e-4c9e-b8af-6857b5ee55f0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileDefra Network eTendering Portal: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal)[SectorMore IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Cultural Host request Borough of Telford & Wrekin 9 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3c19-7359-b18f-0e67f8b54071/cultural-host-request)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – System för schema och bemanning Norbergs kommun 11 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-018b-700e-b579-75bfe94c60a7/sweden-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support-s)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening Stichting TWijs 38 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fe6a-7260-a422-f753c49297e2/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – EU aanbesteding Applicatie schuldhulpverlening Gemeente Helmond 19 days left 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc91-72ad-925c-d039c10b909c/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[Application service providers – Zakup i wdrożenie systemu finansowo-księgowego Bankowy Fundusz Gwarancyjny 59 days left 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ff2b-7194-a263-f2f8d4200093/poland-application-service-providers-zakup-i-wdrozenie-systemu-finansowo-ksi)[Software-related services – Serwis i Rozwój Hurtowni Danych Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-01df-709d-bc5a-82015a08cec6/poland-software-related-services-serwis-i-rozwoj-hurtowni-danych)