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Penetration Testing Services

FCA

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), located at 12 Endeavour Square, London, issued a procurement process titled "Penetration Testing Services" under the industry category of security services. This procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with NCC Group Security Services Limited being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £500,000 and spans from 25th July 2025 to 24th July 2026, providing services in London, UK. The procurement phase is in the award stage, having been completed by the deadline of 2nd June 2025. Key documentation was published on 5th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in security services, especially those with capabilities in penetration testing. The procurement process was designed to engage specialised service providers who can deliver high-quality security solutions on an ongoing basis for both business-as-usual and project-specific needs. While this particular contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could cater to companies with strong credentials in cybersecurity solutions and a robust delivery model for large-scale clients like the FCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration Testing Services

Notice Description

Pentest Service for BAU and Project deliverables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df37e029-9384-4c15-aaa9-f98aff770005
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b92f4-fbe8-4abd-97a2-ca37bf7e8973
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£508,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 6-12 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
FCA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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