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GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01587

Student Loans Company

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, based in Glasgow, has completed the tender process for procurement titled "GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01587." This service contract, valued at £150,000, falls under the industry category of computer audit and testing services, with a specific focus on penetration testing to assess IT system security. The award for this contract is dated 23rd June 2025, and it signifies the transition to the ongoing contract period, which commenced on 1st July 2025 and will extend until 31st March 2028. Located in Scotland, the procurement process has now reached the award stage, indicating that the evaluation and selection of a supplier have been completed.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure testing. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a robust capability in delivering comprehensive security assessments would find this a lucrative opportunity. The awarded supplier, 3B Data Security Ltd, aligns with the requirements to provide penetration testing services. This contract structure offers scope for long-term business relations with public sector organisations, notably beneficial for large-scale companies looking to expand their footprint within the public procurement sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01587

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-158a06b4-1fba-4359-9a28-740809b45de9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb28bd4-990e-494f-99ec-8cda8884bc29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

3B Data Security Ltd

Further Information

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