--- title: "PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62fe7b06-a556-41f0-9f69-db3dea31596e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62fe7b06-a556-41f0-9f69-db3dea31596e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62fe7b06-a556-41f0-9f69-db3dea31596e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62fe7b06-a556-41f0-9f69-db3dea31596e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2024-12-18" --- # PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform Buyer: CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62fe7b06-a556-41f0-9f69-db3dea31596e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62fe7b06-a556-41f0-9f69-db3dea31596e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62fe7b06-a556-41f0-9f69-db3dea31596e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform," initiated by Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000). Cantium, a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) with Kent County Council as its parent, seeks a PenTest as a Service (PTaaS) reseller and license provider for a zero-value agreement aimed at delivering the best value to Cantium and its customers. The tender was published on 9th November 2023, with the submission period closing on 8th December 2023. The contract term starts on 1st January 2024 and runs through 31st December 2026, including options for up to two 12-month extensions, potentially extending the total duration to 60 months. The tender and award process utilised an open procedure method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those with robust offerings in penetration testing as a service. Businesses suited for this tender are likely to be those capable of providing innovative and cost-effective PTaaS solutions that meet the diverse needs of sectors including education, local authorities, health, and the private sector. Participating in this tender could offer substantial business growth prospects by enabling suppliers to become key partners to Cantium and expand their market footprint across the UK. The involvement of a prominent organisation like Cantium underscores the tender's potential for establishing long-term, high-value business relationships. ## Notice DN698506 - PenTesting as a Service (Software) Platform Cantium Business Solutions (Cantium) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides ICT Managed Services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, Health, and the Private sector. As a LATCo, we are proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices to deliver the best value for our clients. Cantium is looking to partner as a PTaaS (PenTest as a Service) reseller and license provider for PTaaS products for Cantium and for resale to its customers. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for ourselves and for our customers. This Agreement is for a 36 months term based on an initial fixed 12 month period, after which a 3 months break clause may be applied to the balance of the term by the buyer. The contract will expire in its entirety after the 36 months unless the break clause is applied earlier, or it is extended. The buyer has the right to request up to two separate 12-month extensions to this contract, providing the supplier with a minimum notice of 30 days prior to the contract end date. Therefore, the maximum possible contract length will be 60 months. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. Expressions of Interest and Tender Process Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. In order to submit your interest in this opportunity please select the 'Login and Express an Interest' button. Please note that to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for a Supplier account. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then be emailed an invitation to submit a tender. Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Message facility. Communication will not be accepted via any other method. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386266ba-29b5-4c2a-ad90-d7dcce222a2a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 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 | CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD | | 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 | INFINIGATE UK LIMIED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386266ba-29b5-4c2a-ad90-d7dcce222a2a - 9 Nov 2023 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291482e0-0f9f-496d-8725-abfdc8ede9ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386266ba-29b5-4c2a-ad90-d7dcce222a2a 18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291482e0-0f9f-496d-8725-abfdc8ede9ad 9th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cantium.solutions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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