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Automated Penetration Testing Tool

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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06 Nov 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, a sub-central government public authority located in Leicester, UK, sought to procure an "Automated Penetration Testing Tool" within the IT services industry category. The procurement process, initiated as a tender under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, has been completed. The contract, valued at £34,366.80 gross, was signed on 21st October 2025 and covers a period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown," indicating it may have been a smaller scale or a more specialised procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and internet support. SMEs, like Kubus Group Limited, who secured the contract, are especially well-suited given the scale of the contract. Businesses looking to expand in the IT services sector could benefit from similar tenders by public authorities, as it can facilitate growth through increased public sector engagements and service delivery expansions. The successful completion of this contract demonstrates a viable pathway for IT service providers looking to enhance their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Automated Penetration Testing Tool

Notice Description

Provision of an Automated Penetration Testing Tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071620-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,639 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUBUS GROUP

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