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title: "DDaT25544 - Penetration Testing"
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# DDaT25544 - Penetration Testing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80f4ebc4-191f-410e-afb6-bb0dd090b625

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DDaT25544 - Penetration Testing" service was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This process falls within the industry category of program testing software development services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, as of 5th May 2026, following the contract period which started on 20th April 2026 and is set to end on 30th August 2027. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the CCS Cyber Security Services 3, with a contract value of £58,335.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and software development, particularly those capable of providing penetration testing services. The demand for such services in public sector organisations like UKRI highlights a growing need in both public and private sectors, creating opportunities for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in the tech industry. Firms that are adept in servicing complex IT security requirements and are familiar with dynamic purchasing systems would find this procurement process especially beneficial for business growth. The awarded supplier, Prism Infosec Ltd, exemplifies the type of business that is suited to such opportunities.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Penetration Testing Service. This call-off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the CCS Cyber Security Services 3, RM3764iii DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafa4072-ad29-4a5b-a987-826d33509dde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 30 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,335 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,335 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRISM INFOSEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212984 - Program testing software development services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafa4072-ad29-4a5b-a987-826d33509dde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafa4072-ad29-4a5b-a987-826d33509dde
  5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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