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title: "Penetration Testing Service for West Yorkshire Police"
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# Penetration Testing Service for West Yorkshire Police

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d9294dc-99c8-4ab9-8a13-6e823a510959

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for "Penetration Testing Service for West Yorkshire Police." This service falls under the technology and information systems industry, specifically focusing on maintenance of IT software. The contract has a total value of £72,206.40 and covers a period from 11th November 2021 to 10th November 2023. The procurement was executed as a Call-Off Contract under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6100, specifically using Lot 3b for Operational Services, awarded directly to Softcat Plc.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and cybersecurity sector, particularly those specialising in audit and testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in Yorkshire and the Humber region may find this a fitting opportunity. As the demand for cybersecurity continues to rise, companies offering penetration testing and related IT services could benefit from engaging in future procurement processes aligned with such contracts.

## Notice

** Please note that this is a Contract Award Notice** Provision of a Penetration Testing Service for West Yorkshire Police on behalf of West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Call-Off Contract Awarded via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6100 Technology Services Lot 3b Operational Services via Direct Award for 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months to Softcat Plc .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea39b11-248f-44b9-bb5c-be6d824be469 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Call-Off Contract on a Framework via Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2021 - 10 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,206 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,206 |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea39b11-248f-44b9-bb5c-be6d824be469

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea39b11-248f-44b9-bb5c-be6d824be469
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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