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title: "Security Penetration Testing"
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buyer: "HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Security Penetration Testing

Buyer: HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b37a21e-bb7b-4557-aae4-d5bc2d71f899

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by HR Connect t/a Kent County Council pertains to a "Security Penetration Testing" service, classified under system software acceptance testing consultancy services. The primary focus is a security assessment of a web application and associated API before public release. This tender, with a contract value of £9,600, was part of the award stage, culminating on 2nd June 2026. The contract commenced on 8th June 2026 and concluded on 30th June 2026. The procurement took place in several key regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, forming a comprehensive service delivery network.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security assessment and consultancy, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive data testing. While the contract has been awarded to Pen Test Partners LLP, indicating that it was not specifically targeted at smaller enterprises or VCSEs, firms with similar capabilities and experience can find relevance and potential in participating in similar future tenders. Such contracts cater to businesses with robust infrastructure and technical prowess to deliver secure, efficient, and reliable system assessments.

## Notice

A commissioned security assessment of a web application and its associated API prior to public release. This is an internet-facing job board and applicant tracking system (ATS) that will process sensitive data, including personal information, user credentials, CVs, and job applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f5d119-551e-42e8-bc33-2bffd0750127 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,600 |
| 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 | HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEN TEST PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f5d119-551e-42e8-bc33-2bffd0750127

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f5d119-551e-42e8-bc33-2bffd0750127
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1041839096
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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