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GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01590

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01590" has reached the award stage, with the Student Loans Company as the buying organisation. The contract, valued at £150,000, involves computer audit and testing services, specifically penetration testing, within the IT industry. The services will be delivered in Glasgow, Scotland, starting from 1st July 2025 until 31st March 2028. This contract was awarded to PRISM INFOSEC LTD on 23rd June 2025, following a tender period that ended on the same day. The procurement process is classified under CPV code 72800000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It is an excellent opportunity for large-scale companies to establish or strengthen relationships with a key public sector entity, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the security services domain. Although this contract might not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it suggests a demand for highly specialised services, pointing to potential subcontracting or partnership options with larger firms to gain entry into the market.

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Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01590

Notice Description

Penetration testing is a method for assessing the security of an IT system by attempting to breach that system's security, using the same tools and techniques an adversary might. Within SLC it is also a method for gaining assurance in the organisation's vulnerability assessment and management processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f2f41c8-20f7-454c-9c77-87bb4ddb7513
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee99994-ced0-4fb8-b648-d28f55880851
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G5 8DF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISM INFOSEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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