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Penetration Testing Services

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 13:19

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12 May 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has engaged in a procurement process for "Penetration Testing Services" within the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry category. The contract location is London, with postal code W1B 1PZ. This process was tagged as awardUpdate on 6th January 2026, marking the procurement stage as complete. The contract, valued at £86,400, was awarded through a limited procurement method using competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2025, with the contract running from 24th February 2025 until 23rd February 2027. Secarma Limited has been contracted as the supplier for this service.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which fit the suitability criteria outlined by the buyer. Companies proficient in penetration testing and related technical consultancy services are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Engaging with the Nursing and Midwifery Council can enhance a company's portfolio in delivering critical security services to public sector organisations, thereby increasing their market presence and reputation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Services

Notice Description

Penetration Testing Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c9212f8-71c3-4ab9-97ee-f1f693213674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb841be-9123-4973-a4cb-fc983c6a037c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECARMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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