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08 Jun 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by HR Connect t/a Kent County Council pertains to a "Security Penetration Testing" service, classified under system software acceptance testing consultancy services. The primary focus is a security assessment of a web application and associated API before public release. This tender, with a contract value of £9,600, was part of the award stage, culminating on 2nd June 2026. The contract commenced on 8th June 2026 and concluded on 30th June 2026. The procurement took place in several key regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, forming a comprehensive service delivery network.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security assessment and consultancy, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive data testing. While the contract has been awarded to Pen Test Partners LLP, indicating that it was not specifically targeted at smaller enterprises or VCSEs, firms with similar capabilities and experience can find relevance and potential in participating in similar future tenders. Such contracts cater to businesses with robust infrastructure and technical prowess to deliver secure, efficient, and reliable system assessments.

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Notice Title

Security Penetration Testing

Notice Description

A commissioned security assessment of a web application and its associated API prior to public release. This is an internet-facing job board and applicant tracking system (ATS) that will process sensitive data, including personal information, user credentials, CVs, and job applications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b37a21e-bb7b-4557-aae4-d5bc2d71f899
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f5d119-551e-42e8-bc33-2bffd0750127
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEN TEST PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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