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GSG-Cyber Penetration Testing (GCASE)

CABINET OFFICE

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17 Sep 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the "GSG-Cyber Penetration Testing (GCASE)" tender managed by the Cabinet Office, headquartered in London, through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This service-focused tender falls under the information systems and servers category and delivers across the United Kingdom. The contracting process is in the award update stage as of 17 September 2025, with key activities previously concluding on 31 March 2025. The successful supplier is Cyberis, an SME based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. The contract, valued at £746,509.84, commenced on 6 October 2023 and is scheduled to complete by 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive penetration testing aligned with governmental assurance programmes. SMEs have a favourable position to compete given the tender's suitability requirements. Businesses with expertise in information systems and server security will find this contract advantageous for growth, offering a stable three-year engagement with a reputable buyer, the Cabinet Office. Engaging in this contract not only aids business expansion but also enhances credibility and experience in delivering high-stakes public sector services.

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Notice Title

GSG-Cyber Penetration Testing (GCASE)

Notice Description

GBEST & GCASE are two cyber penetration tests offered by GSRT. They form part of the Government's overall assurance programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2a93f02-6669-486e-b9f3-3963fddcecbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca26e576-0a8e-4d00-ac74-509da3122dca
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£746,509 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£746,509 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialsbu@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBERIS

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