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04 Aug 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Penetration Testing Service, under the management of South Tyneside Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract, identified as I9089, is part of the services industry category and involves addressing network management software services needs. The procurement, executed under a limited competition process, was successfully awarded to Sapphire Technologies Limited. It covers a service period from 25th August 2026 to 24th August 2027. The contract, which includes the option for additional consultancy days, is valued at £38,400 GBP gross.

Businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly those focusing on network management, will find significant growth potential through this contract. With a focus on securing digital infrastructure, firms offering advanced cybersecurity solutions will be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. This opportunity is particularly suited for SMEs like Sapphire Technologies Limited, offering specialised technical expertise in the UK region, reinforcing their market presence in sub-central public administration sectors.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Service

Notice Description

40 days SSA Call off Testing - Penetration Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dad3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073554-2026
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

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2027 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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