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PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 11:36

Award Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2023 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform," initiated by Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000). Cantium, a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) with Kent County Council as its parent, seeks a PenTest as a Service (PTaaS) reseller and license provider for a zero-value agreement aimed at delivering the best value to Cantium and its customers. The tender was published on 9th November 2023, with the submission period closing on 8th December 2023. The contract term starts on 1st January 2024 and runs through 31st December 2026, including options for up to two 12-month extensions, potentially extending the total duration to 60 months. The tender and award process utilised an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those with robust offerings in penetration testing as a service. Businesses suited for this tender are likely to be those capable of providing innovative and cost-effective PTaaS solutions that meet the diverse needs of sectors including education, local authorities, health, and the private sector. Participating in this tender could offer substantial business growth prospects by enabling suppliers to become key partners to Cantium and expand their market footprint across the UK. The involvement of a prominent organisation like Cantium underscores the tender's potential for establishing long-term, high-value business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform

Notice Description

DN698506 - PenTesting as a Service (Software) Platform Cantium Business Solutions (Cantium) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides ICT Managed Services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, Health, and the Private sector. As a LATCo, we are proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices to deliver the best value for our clients. Cantium is looking to partner as a PTaaS (PenTest as a Service) reseller and license provider for PTaaS products for Cantium and for resale to its customers. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for ourselves and for our customers. This Agreement is for a 36 months term based on an initial fixed 12 month period, after which a 3 months break clause may be applied to the balance of the term by the buyer. The contract will expire in its entirety after the 36 months unless the break clause is applied earlier, or it is extended. The buyer has the right to request up to two separate 12-month extensions to this contract, providing the supplier with a minimum notice of 30 days prior to the contract end date. Therefore, the maximum possible contract length will be 60 months. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. Expressions of Interest and Tender Process Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. In order to submit your interest in this opportunity please select the 'Login and Express an Interest' button. Please note that to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for a Supplier account. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then be emailed an invitation to submit a tender. Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Message facility. Communication will not be accepted via any other method.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386266ba-29b5-4c2a-ad90-d7dcce222a2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2026 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
CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INFINIGATE UK LIMIED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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