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Pen Testing for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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02 Sep 2025 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service, acting as the contracting authority, recently completed a procurement process titled "Pen Testing for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority." This procurement process falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems and services. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the process has moved to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th August 2025 and published on 2nd September 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 26th August 2025 to 25th August 2028, with a total contract value of £67,908.75.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may benefit from engaging in such tenders, though this specific opportunity was not marked specifically for SME or VCSE suitability. Businesses with a robust background in providing comprehensive software and information systems testing services would find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. The awarded supplier for this contract is ARISTI LIMITED, an SME based in Birmingham, indicating potential for similar businesses to explore future opportunities in the public procurement space with the West Midlands Fire Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pen Testing for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Notice Description

Pen Testing for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fe92662-c062-4729-b872-d446bfd6c5bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91675dd6-49cc-4740-9a0e-3fd2589d7e17
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,908 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,908 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 3-4 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARISTI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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