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title: "Pen Testing for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fe92662-c062-4729-b872-d446bfd6c5bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2025-09-02"
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# Pen Testing for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fe92662-c062-4729-b872-d446bfd6c5bd

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service, acting as the contracting authority, recently completed a procurement process titled "Pen Testing for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority." This procurement process falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems and services. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the process has moved to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th August 2025 and published on 2nd September 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 26th August 2025 to 25th August 2028, with a total contract value of £67,908.75.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may benefit from engaging in such tenders, though this specific opportunity was not marked specifically for SME or VCSE suitability. Businesses with a robust background in providing comprehensive software and information systems testing services would find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. The awarded supplier for this contract is ARISTI LIMITED, an SME based in Birmingham, indicating potential for similar businesses to explore future opportunities in the public procurement space with the West Midlands Fire Service.

## Notice

Pen Testing for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91675dd6-49cc-4740-9a0e-3fd2589d7e17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,908 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARISTI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91675dd6-49cc-4740-9a0e-3fd2589d7e17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91675dd6-49cc-4740-9a0e-3fd2589d7e17
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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