Award

Penetration Testing

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

02 Feb 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire focused on acquiring penetration testing services. This contract, classified under computer testing services (CPV code: 72820000), was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th September 2025, with the contract running from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement covered multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories. The current stage of the process is the 'Award' stage, with Aristi Limited, a large enterprise based in Birmingham, selected as the supplier on 2nd February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, especially those capable of conducting comprehensive penetration testing for public sector clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process explicitly acknowledges their suitability. This presents an excellent avenue for businesses looking to expand their clientele within the public sector and enhance their portfolio by providing critical services to a prestigious client like the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Penetration Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5eaed177-1dcc-482f-bf6f-6efb287cab45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12db4615-621d-429b-abca-0c08105a5a7b
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARISTI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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