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DDaT25079 - Penetration and Security Health Testing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for penetration and security health testing services under the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework Agreement. This contract, classified under research and development services on security and defence materials (CPV: 73400000), was awarded to Cyber Security Associates Ltd t/a CSA Cyber. Located in Swindon, England, the contract covers a period from 20th March 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £180,000. A recent contract variation was enacted on 17th February 2026 to utilise an optional 12-month extension, ensuring continued provision of services.

This contract underscores opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and defence, particularly those experienced with research and development services. Companies operating as SMEs may find advantageous positions in similar procurements, given the procurement method was selective, drawing from a framework agreement. Such tenders offer a substantial pathway for growth within the IT security sector, particularly for large firms like CSA Cyber, indicating scope for expansion in offering vital services to governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25079 - Penetration and Security Health Testing

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business had a requirement for the provision of Penetration and Security Health Testing Services. This has been procured via the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework Agreement. A time and value contract variation took place on 17th February 2026 - to utilise the optional 12-month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c162a9ec-dc44-42e3-9792-bc6e43242ea0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5635a60a-d68c-4afe-95bb-071ab59444a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBER SECURITY ASSOCIATES LTD T/A CSA CYBER

Further Information

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