--- title: "UKRI Penetration Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02ab3ede-3735-4f6d-a280-5b5eea766387" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02ab3ede-3735-4f6d-a280-5b5eea766387" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02ab3ede-3735-4f6d-a280-5b5eea766387.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02ab3ede-3735-4f6d-a280-5b5eea766387.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-06-01" --- # UKRI Penetration Testing Services Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02ab3ede-3735-4f6d-a280-5b5eea766387 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02ab3ede-3735-4f6d-a280-5b5eea766387) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02ab3ede-3735-4f6d-a280-5b5eea766387.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited, as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for "UKRI Penetration Testing Services" within the industry category of program testing software development services. The procurement was executed as a direct award through the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. Based in Swindon, England, at postal code SN2 1FL, the organisation concluded this contract with a total value of £203,080. The contract, awarded to NCC Group Security Services Ltd, will span from 6 January 2025 to 5 January 2028. This notice, as a result of the procurement process, highlights that the procurement stage is complete, with the process categorised under a selective procurement method via a call-off from an existing framework agreement. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in penetration testing and security assessment services. Due to the nature of the services required, large companies with expertise in software development for security testing will find this procurement appealing. While direct competition for this contract is closed, businesses can benefit from aligning their offerings to framework agreements like RM1557.14 to position themselves for similar opportunities. The procurement process acknowledges suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive opportunity for companies of various scales looking to collaborate with UK Research and Innovation. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Penetration Testing Services. This has been sourced via direct award against the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. ***Variation 001 has been conducted to include additional services required for implementation off security assessments, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS52,480.00 excluding VAT. *** ***Variation 002 has been conducted to include additional services as required for the project, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS19,080.00 excluding VAT.*** ***Variation 003 has been conducted to incorporate additional security security assessments, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS11,780.00 excluding VAT. *** ***Variation 004 has been conducted to incorporate additional security security assessments, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS8,480.00 excluding VAT. *** ***Variation 005 has been conducted to incorporate additional testing services, utilising built in contingency as per the call-off contract. This variation is totalled at PS47,260.00 excluding VAT. *** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d1f23-b4d2-4138-94a1-8f3a9c0c5f54 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £64,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £203,080 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212984 - Program testing software development services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 14:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d1f23-b4d2-4138-94a1-8f3a9c0c5f54 - 6 May 2026 at 13:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d1f23-b4d2-4138-94a1-8f3a9c0c5f54 - 14 Apr 2026 at 13:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d1f23-b4d2-4138-94a1-8f3a9c0c5f54 - 19 Mar 2026 at 17:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d1f23-b4d2-4138-94a1-8f3a9c0c5f54 - 13 Jan 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d1f23-b4d2-4138-94a1-8f3a9c0c5f54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d1f23-b4d2-4138-94a1-8f3a9c0c5f54 1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebd98d5e-5977-43a5-a949-e1916f8f41d3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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