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title: "Provision of Pen Testing Services"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# Provision of Pen Testing Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22701364-dc6d-4925-a223-9818180e33a0

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), based in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for a multi-supplier contract involving the provision of penetration testing services. The contract, identified by the tender reference CS-26-012, falls under the industry categories of security software development services and security services. This procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end on 14th July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. The total award value for this contract is £300,000, and the award was published on 12th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity, particularly those specialising in security software and services. It is well-suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other companies that are part of voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The multi-supplier nature of the contract allows for diverse participation, exemplified by the successful award to AMR Security Services Ltd, Salus Digital Security Limited, and Entserv UK Limited. With a five-year contract period, businesses have the potential for steady business growth and the opportunity to collaborate with a prominent UK government department.

## Notice

Multi Supplier Contract for Penetration Testing Services to ONS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4899be22-80d1-40fe-a106-2f56544ea178 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AMR SECURITY SERVICES; ENTSERV; SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY LIMITED T/A SALUS CYBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4899be22-80d1-40fe-a106-2f56544ea178

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4899be22-80d1-40fe-a106-2f56544ea178
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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