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Contract for Weekly Pen Testing of Firewalls via DPS Framework RM3764iii for the provision of Cyber Security Services

REDDITCH BOROUGH & BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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27 Jun 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Redditch Borough & Bromsgrove District Councils, serving as the contracting authority, have completed a procurement process for cyber security services, specifically for weekly penetration testing of firewalls. The contract was awarded on 24th June 2025 and commenced on 25th June 2025, running until 24th June 2028. This procurement falls under the services category of the security software industry, with relevant activities taking place within England. The tender was executed via the DPS Framework RM3764iii, making it a specialised procurement method suitable for the needs outlined.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those capable of providing regular and thorough penetration testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Aristi Limited, which secured this contract, are well positioned to benefit due to their agility and specialised expertise. Firms looking to expand their market presence in security software and develop a strong portfolio with public sector clients can consider participation in similar future tenders issued by councils such as Redditch and Bromsgrove.

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Notice Title

Contract for Weekly Pen Testing of Firewalls via DPS Framework RM3764iii for the provision of Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

Contract for Weekly Pen Testing of Firewalls via DPS Framework RM3764iii for the provision of Cyber Security Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfc45be1-0c5b-4239-8df7-9e9d662c0e04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71d33f4-deeb-425e-af1e-6c85f7b0234c
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,858 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2028 3-4 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
REDDITCH BOROUGH & BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 8AH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARISTI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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