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Physical Penetration Security testing

NS&I

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22 Jul 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, NS&I, located in London, has completed the tender process for "Physical Penetration Security Testing" under the services category, specifically identified as patrol services. The procurement process was executed directly and below the competition threshold, signifying a non-competitive award. The tender required services to be conducted at NS&I's new head office in London, with the contract commencing on 22nd July 2025 and concluding on 7th August 2025. CornerStone GRG Limited, a large firm based in Dartford, Kent, was appointed the supplier following the award on 8th July 2025. The contract details were published on 22nd July 2025, with a gross value of £16,650.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, especially those experienced in physical penetration testing. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar future projects could be beneficial for SMEs aiming to grow in the central government sector, given the direct procurement pathway chosen by NS&I. Companies with expertise in providing robust security services and maintaining flexibility for bespoke project timelines would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Physical Penetration Security testing

Notice Description

*** CONTRACT AWARDED *** NS&I's requirement for physical penetration security testing to be carried out at the new head office location in London.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042073-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,785 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 7 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERSTONE GRG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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