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Security Penetration Testing

HR Connect t/a Kent County Council

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08 Jun 2026 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Security Penetration Testing" contract was initiated by HR Connect, trading as Kent County Council. It involved the assessment of a newly developed web application and its API, aimed at securing sensitive data before the application’s release. Categorised under the service industry for system software acceptance testing consultancy services, the contract focused on the United Kingdom as its location. This contract, now in the Award stage since 8th June 2026, was executed through a limited procurement method, bypassing a call for competition. Pen Test Partners LLP secured the contract for a total value of GBP 9,600, with the contract signed on 2nd June 2026. The procurement criteria were equally weighted among quality, technical ability, and cost.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in penetration testing and data protection services. Companies with robust expertise in system software testing and aptitude for managing projects that involve critical data handling can find significant growth opportunities. Due to the nature of a limited procurement method, firms accustomed to participating and succeeding in non-competitive bids would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts facilitated by regional authorities like HR Connect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Penetration Testing

Notice Description

A commissioned security assessment of a web application and its associated API prior to public release. This is an internet-facing job board and applicant tracking system (ATS) that will process sensitive data, including personal information, user credentials, CVs, and job applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A commissioned security assessment of a web application and its associated API prior to public release. An internet-facing job board and applicant tracking system (ATS) that will process sensitive data, including personal information, user credentials, CVs, and job applications.

Procurement Information

Two suppliers provided quotes for services and the MEAT supplier was selected

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053683-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HR Connect t/a Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pen Test Partners LLP

Further Information

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