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GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01588

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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23 Jul 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company, based in Glasgow, has concluded the awarding stage of a procurement process for penetration testing services under the title "GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01588". This falls under the industry category of computer audit and testing services. The contract has been awarded to FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY LTD, a large enterprise from Birmingham. The contract period extends from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2028, covering services across Scotland. The awarded value is set at £150,000. The procurement was conducted through an unspecified procurement method, and the award was officially made on 23rd June 2025. As the status of the tender is complete, this marks the finalisation of the process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for established companies with expertise in cybersecurity and IT security testing services. The focus on penetration testing implies that businesses experienced in simulating attacks to assess system vulnerabilities would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Although this particular contract was not open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it sets a precedent for future bids under similar categories. Larger firms in the cybersecurity sector could leverage this contract as a reference for gaining credibility and experience within public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01588

Notice Description

Penetration testing is a method for assessing the security of an IT system by attempting to breach that system's security, using the same tools and techniques an adversary might. Within SLC it is also a method for gaining assurance in the organisation's vulnerability assessment and management processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb4a8c19-1bc0-49fc-8f63-7d28f36fd765
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344813f8-b063-4403-81a4-e03b3b9ca0ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
Kenneth McKay
Contact Email
kenneth_mckay@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
01413062000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G5 8DF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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