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IT Professional Services Security Testing

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "IT Professional Services Security Testing" has been conducted by the South Yorkshire Police Headquarters, with the aim to support their IT department in security testing of IT services and systems. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with delivery within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The process employed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the tendering stage as complete. The contract period started on 21 August 2025 and will continue until 20 August 2028, with Softcat PLC awarded a contract valued at £155,259.75. The initial tender period closed on 20 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT sector, particularly those specializing in security testing and IT consultancy services, to expand their portfolio and enhance their service offerings. Large companies like Softcat PLC stand to benefit from such contracts due to the scale and technical demands of the project. Suitable for entities adhering to policing service standards, participating in such tenders allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with public entities like South Yorkshire Police Headquarters. This engagement not only contributes to business growth but also to gaining a foothold within public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

IT Professional Services Security Testing

Notice Description

IT Professional Services to support the IT Department with external and internal testing of IT Services and Systems to ensure they meet the required security standards required for Policing Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af0141d-6ca4-4cf2-acf2-e4e51d6ac2eb
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£155,259 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,259 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
Paul Armstrong
Contact Email
paul.armstrong@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 2EH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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