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GB-Peterborough: Security Penetration Testing

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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12 Jun 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board, based in Peterborough, has completed the procurement process for security penetration testing services under the title "GB-Peterborough: Security Penetration Testing." The procurement, characterised by its focus on information systems or technology strategic review services, progressed through the award stage as of 12th June 2025. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded to Arcanum Information Security Ltd. The service provision is linked to a call-off from the CCS framework agreement G-Cloud 14 lot 3 and is expected to adhere to specific penetration testing criteria. The contract covers a global service delivery, with particular focus areas including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, and spans from 1st June 2025 to 1st June 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and information technology services. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality strategic review services in information systems, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing, will find this contract recognisably advantageous. As the procurement process preferred suppliers with VCSE characteristics, it may suit organisations with social enterprise objectives or small to medium enterprises looking to establish a strong presence in the public sector security services domain. Engaging successfully in such tenders can boost a company’s portfolio, lead to further opportunities within the CCS framework, and establish long-term relationships with government bodies.

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Notice Title

GB-Peterborough: Security Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Security Penetration Testing Additional information: Call off agreement from the CCS framework agreement G-Cloud 14 lot 3, based on Pen testing criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf49d73-f9d9-4418-89aa-59cc7367a14a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 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
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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