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002688 Cyber Security Testing Services

British Library Board

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has completed a procurement process for the provision of Cyber Security Testing Services, which was awarded on 5th November 2025. The process sought a Managed Security Services Provider to deliver penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and security assessments. COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES LIMITED, based in Glasgow, was awarded the contract commencing on 3rd November 2025, running until 2nd November 2027, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. This tender falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis and consultancy services, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including London and multiple districts spanning from UKC to UKK. The procurement stage reached completion with the awarded contract made under the threshold method.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and technical consultancy services. Companies with expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments will find this contract particularly valuable as it provides a long-term engagement with a prominent public institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering accredited independent assessments aligned with best practice and ethical hacking standards are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. As the contract allows for potential extensions and covers a broad geographic reach, it offers substantial business growth potential for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002688 Cyber Security Testing Services

Notice Description

The British Library seeks a managed security services provider (MSSP) to provide penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, security assessments to provide independent, accredited assurance and support of our services. The British Library conducts a range of regular internal security activities to detect and remediate common vulnerabilities and weaknesses in products and looks to assure this work with independent assessments of solutions aligned to best practice, security baselines and accredited ethical hacking standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071243-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Library Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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