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title: "IT Professional Services Security Testing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# IT Professional Services Security Testing

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e298eb4-5df4-47c2-ae20-9bfbb3f17fde

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## Summary

The procurement process for "IT Professional Services Security Testing" has been conducted by the South Yorkshire Police Headquarters, with the aim to support their IT department in security testing of IT services and systems. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with delivery within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The process employed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the tendering stage as complete. The contract period started on 21 August 2025 and will continue until 20 August 2028, with Softcat PLC awarded a contract valued at £155,259.75. The initial tender period closed on 20 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT sector, particularly those specializing in security testing and IT consultancy services, to expand their portfolio and enhance their service offerings. Large companies like Softcat PLC stand to benefit from such contracts due to the scale and technical demands of the project. Suitable for entities adhering to policing service standards, participating in such tenders allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with public entities like South Yorkshire Police Headquarters. This engagement not only contributes to business growth but also to gaining a foothold within public sector procurement frameworks.

## Notice

IT Professional Services to support the IT Department with external and internal testing of IT Services and Systems to ensure they meet the required security standards required for Policing Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af0141d-6ca4-4cf2-acf2-e4e51d6ac2eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,259 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,259 |
| 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 HEADQUARTERS |
| 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

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 14:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af0141d-6ca4-4cf2-acf2-e4e51d6ac2eb
- 26 Aug 2025 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af0141d-6ca4-4cf2-acf2-e4e51d6ac2eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af0141d-6ca4-4cf2-acf2-e4e51d6ac2eb
  26th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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