UKSAC25_0071 - Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team

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    "riskDetails": "Security and confidentiality requirements:\n\u2022 This opportunity will be restricted to companies based in the United Kingdom on grounds of national security - suppliers will be asked to complete an initial expression of interest and meet the Conditions of Participation included within this to be granted access to tender documentation\n\u2022 There are security implications as in effect the delivery org is \u0027undertaking unauthorised access\u0027 (except at the knowledge and agreement with the industry SPOC) to secure buildings. The contract org will be aware of the requirements to notify the emergency services and take appropriate steps to avoid any active emergency response.\n\u2022 End of assessment reports on vulnerabilities and recommendations for rectification will be owned by the company assessed and discussions, transfer of information between the deliver party and receiving org need to be confidential. The delivery org should not retain any intelligence material or assessments after the end of the contract. UKSA will hold executive summary reports on each assessment securely for use in future discussions.\n\u2022 UKSA will not be publishing details of the awarded supplier as this information is considered exempt on national security grounds, in order to protect the sensitive information this supplier will have access to (Section 94)",
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding:\nThe final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 3rd November 2025 \nat 14:00\nDO NOT apply directly to the buyer.\nAll tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.\nBrief Description of Requirement\nUKSAC25_0071 - Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team\nPlease ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.\nThis contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.\nHow to Apply\nUK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.\nTo register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.\nIf you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.\nOnce you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number Insert UKSAC25_0071.",
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