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title: "Penetration Testing Service on behalf of West Yorkshire Police"
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# Penetration Testing Service on behalf of West Yorkshire Police

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a13c1195-9cd8-48b4-8a52-96c0833524be

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire has successfully awarded a contract for Penetration Testing Services on behalf of West Yorkshire Police. The procurement falls under the telecommunications and information technology services categories and is valued at £142,500. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period running from November 10, 2023, to November 9, 2026, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This contract presents a business opportunity for companies providing IT and cybersecurity services, especially those experienced in penetration testing. Companies with expertise in telecommunications and operational services may also find this tender suitable for bidding. The contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, and offers a chance for growth in collaborating with public authorities in the police sector for service delivery.

## Notice

**Contract Award Notice** Provision of a Penetration Testing Service on behalf of West Yorkshire Police for 36 months - Call-Off Contract awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Technology Services 3 Framework RM6100 Lot 3b Operational Services via Direct Award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6931d0e-8e94-435d-bc7c-a97348e0a5d1 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2023 - 9 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,500 |
| 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2023 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6931d0e-8e94-435d-bc7c-a97348e0a5d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6931d0e-8e94-435d-bc7c-a97348e0a5d1
  10th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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