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title: "Penetration Testing"
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buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
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# Penetration Testing

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eaed177-1dcc-482f-bf6f-6efb287cab45

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire focused on acquiring penetration testing services. This contract, classified under computer testing services (CPV code: 72820000), was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th September 2025, with the contract running from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement covered multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories. The current stage of the process is the 'Award' stage, with Aristi Limited, a large enterprise based in Birmingham, selected as the supplier on 2nd February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, especially those capable of conducting comprehensive penetration testing for public sector clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process explicitly acknowledges their suitability. This presents an excellent avenue for businesses looking to expand their clientele within the public sector and enhance their portfolio by providing critical services to a prestigious client like the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire.

## Notice

Penetration Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12db4615-621d-429b-abca-0c08105a5a7b |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12db4615-621d-429b-abca-0c08105a5a7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12db4615-621d-429b-abca-0c08105a5a7b
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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