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ESCC Cyber Security & Penetration Testing

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process titled "ESCC Cyber Security & Penetration Testing", focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, particularly within the cyber security domain. The procurement took place under a selective method as a call-off from the CCS RM37643 Cyber Security DPS. The contract, valued at £28,340, is set for a two-year period from 7th October 2025 until 6th October 2027. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 7th October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and cyber security services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they are identified as suitable for this type of procurement. Companies that offer innovative solutions in cyber security and have experience navigating dynamic purchasing systems in the UK public sector will find this contract particularly beneficial. Given the nature of the services required, businesses focused on enhancing their expertise in penetration testing and IT consulting have a competitive edge in similar procurements. Prism InfoSec, an SME based in Gloucestershire, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar firms to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ESCC Cyber Security & Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Cyber Security & Penetration Testing Services. Further competition held under CCS RM37643 Cyber Security DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0656cc33-42ec-4d32-9760-906632f8df9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468c5efc-0934-4fdc-b4ce-7b4959655844
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISM INFOSEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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