Award

Penetration Testing Tool

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for acquiring a "Penetration Testing Tool" was concluded by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority entity. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and took place in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was direct, classified as below the threshold and without competition. The tender process has been completed, resulting in a contract award dated 28th November 2025 to AppCheck Limited. The contract is active from 5th January 2026 to 4th February 2027, with a total value of £24,000 gross.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses capable of delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software package and cybersecurity sectors are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The successful supplier, AppCheck Limited, an SME based in Birstall, illustrates the potential for businesses to secure government contracts, enhancing their growth, reputation, and contribution to secure public sector infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Tool

Notice Description

Penetration testing tool to cyber check systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f875
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084103-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Gail Bowman
Contact Email
24gailbowman@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01522 512512

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPCHECK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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