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title: "Procurement of a Penetration Testing Partner"
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buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Procurement of a Penetration Testing Partner

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56829281-db91-4c12-871d-5f76844ea201

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## Summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has completed the procurement process for appointing a penetration testing partner, with Pentest People Limited chosen as the supplier. This contract pertains to the provision of comprehensive penetration testing services under the IT services category (CPV: 72222300). The tender, conducted through a direct award method, commenced on August 12, 2024, and is set to conclude on August 11, 2025. The procurement covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK, with a total contract value of £43,700. Key dates include the tender period ending on August 1, 2024, and the announcement of the award on August 12, 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT security firms specialising in penetration testing. The engagement offers a chance to collaborate with a major combined authority, potentially leading to further contracts and strengthening professional portfolios. Furthermore, firms capable of providing comprehensive security assessments on a call-off basis would find this engagement particularly advantageous, given the ongoing nature of the services required by the WYCA.

## Notice

WYCA wishes to appoint a suitable penetration testing partner to provide the Combined Authority with a full range of penetration testing services on a call off basis, as and when required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce3bee1-d8cc-4b5a-a6e1-214489b17835 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,700 |
| 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 YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENTEST PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce3bee1-d8cc-4b5a-a6e1-214489b17835

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce3bee1-d8cc-4b5a-a6e1-214489b17835
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81341&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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