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Provision of Pen Testing Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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12 Aug 2025 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), based in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for a multi-supplier contract involving the provision of penetration testing services. The contract, identified by the tender reference CS-26-012, falls under the industry categories of security software development services and security services. This procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end on 14th July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. The total award value for this contract is £300,000, and the award was published on 12th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity, particularly those specialising in security software and services. It is well-suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other companies that are part of voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The multi-supplier nature of the contract allows for diverse participation, exemplified by the successful award to AMR Security Services Ltd, Salus Digital Security Limited, and Entserv UK Limited. With a five-year contract period, businesses have the potential for steady business growth and the opportunity to collaborate with a prominent UK government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pen Testing Services

Notice Description

Multi Supplier Contract for Penetration Testing Services to ONS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22701364-dc6d-4925-a223-9818180e33a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4899be22-80d1-40fe-a106-2f56544ea178
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AMR SECURITY SERVICES

ENTSERV

SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY LIMITED T/A SALUS CYBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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