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WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council involves the provision of penetration testing and breach assessment services. The contract, awarded under limited competition, falls within the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in Northampton, UK, the buyer organisation oversees this process which has reached the award stage. The contract, active as of 23 March 2026, covers a period up to 30 May 2026, and the procurement method used indicates services procured below the threshold for competitive tendering.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to engage with public sector contracts, particularly those able to deliver specialised penetration testing and breach assessments. As the supplier, CYSIAM LIMITED demonstrates that SMEs with expertise in information technology can successfully compete for such projects. Companies with similar capabilities can leverage these opportunities for growth by showcasing their proficiency in technical assessments and security consultancy, thereby expanding their client base in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

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Notice Description

Penetration Testing and Breach Assessment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£26,565 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYSIAM

Further Information

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