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Cyber Security Continuous Penetration Testing

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cyber Security Continuous Penetration Testing" project is conducted by the NHS Business Services Authority (North East) located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. This tender, categorized under information technology services (CPV: 72222300), involves the acquisition of a SaaS product/service that ensures security continuity amid system updates and changes. The contract, valued at £207,097.33, was awarded to Network Integration Technologies LTD T/A ITogether, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement method employed is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made active as of 4th February 2026, with the contract period to run from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity services, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing and SaaS solutions. SMEs specialising in IT security can find promising growth prospects by participating in similar selective procurement processes. Those capable of providing robust assurance that system modifications do not compromise security stand to benefit, as the NHS Business Services Authority actively seeks innovative approaches to safeguarding its IT systems across the region. Participation in such tenders can enhance a business's reputation and visibility within the public sector IT procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Continuous Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Licence for a Continuous Penetration Testing SaaS product /service that provides assurance that system updates, enhancements, and configuration changes do not introduce new security vulnerabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb00c333-4797-4575-836e-49685eede3ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48aecc74-17ec-428f-bf2f-20ee80c34074
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,097 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,097 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 1-2 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A ITOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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