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Procurement of a Penetration Testing Partner

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Sep 2024 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has completed the procurement process for appointing a penetration testing partner, with Pentest People Limited chosen as the supplier. This contract pertains to the provision of comprehensive penetration testing services under the IT services category (CPV: 72222300). The tender, conducted through a direct award method, commenced on August 12, 2024, and is set to conclude on August 11, 2025. The procurement covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK, with a total contract value of £43,700. Key dates include the tender period ending on August 1, 2024, and the announcement of the award on August 12, 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT security firms specialising in penetration testing. The engagement offers a chance to collaborate with a major combined authority, potentially leading to further contracts and strengthening professional portfolios. Furthermore, firms capable of providing comprehensive security assessments on a call-off basis would find this engagement particularly advantageous, given the ongoing nature of the services required by the WYCA.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Penetration Testing Partner

Notice Description

WYCA wishes to appoint a suitable penetration testing partner to provide the Combined Authority with a full range of penetration testing services on a call off basis, as and when required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce3bee1-d8cc-4b5a-a6e1-214489b17835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2025 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENTEST PEOPLE

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