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NCSC Check for FCL

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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14 May 2026 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, pertains to the contract titled "NCSC Check for FCL," categorised under systems testing services in the IT industry. The procurement process, which followed a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage, with the award status declared active as of 28 April 2026. The contract value is set at £12,936, and activities spanned from 1 May 2026 to 15 June 2026. Notably, the delivery location is designated by postal code TW9 4DU.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in systems testing services. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses with existing framework agreements could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and reinforce relationships with governmental bodies. As the contract was awarded to Prism Infosec Ltd, an SME, similar businesses with expertise in penetration testing could find ample prospects for growth and collaboration in such selective procurement approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCSC Check for FCL

Notice Description

11 days of pen testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b059b4db-ef97-4a6d-afa9-758fee25ff00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f326757e-4413-4acd-8abf-be553833a1a8
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,936 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,936 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISM INFOSEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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