Award

Provision of Red Teaming and of Pen Testing Services.

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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Award

10 Apr 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited (FSCS) has completed a procurement process for the provision of Red Teaming and Pen Testing Services, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV code 72222300). The services involve simulated targeted attacks and infrastructure security health checks. The contract, valued at £48,250 GBP, was awarded to Cyberis Ltd, and is set to be delivered in London (postal code EC3A 7QU). The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting from 24 March 2025 and ending on 24 May 2025. The award was published on 10 April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, specifically those experienced in red teaming and penetration testing. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this tender, indicating favourable conditions for smaller and community-oriented enterprises to compete. Companies similar to Cyberis Ltd, which focus on proactive security measures, can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future opportunities within the public sector. The clear structure of the procurement process also suggests a steady and reliable source of business for firms within the IT security industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Red Teaming and of Pen Testing Services.

Notice Description

Provision of Red Teaming and of Pen Testing Services. Simulated Targeted Attack (Red team) and Infrastructure Security Health Check (Pen test).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1e47607-b395-4bb6-953c-c912ef21a60a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fef9a92-354c-435a-8f66-3901df2250a3
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£48,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 24 May 2025 1-6 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
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBERIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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