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title: "DDaT24338 - PEN Testing"
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# DDaT24338 - PEN Testing

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5b1662f-5683-45c7-9b0e-8c90b530e9dd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "DDaT24338 - PEN Testing" was conducted by Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ. This procurement, classified under the industry category of IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was concluded under the G-cloud 13 framework agreement through a selective call-off method. The process has reached the award stage, as indicated by the award notice. The contract was awarded to CCL (Solutions) Group Ltd trading as CCL Forensics on 23rd August 2024, with an amended contract value of £90,000 GBP. The contract period is set from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026, covering services in multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various other locations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and security, particularly those skilled in PEN (Penetration) Testing. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this field lucrative, given the procurement's suitability for such organisations. Businesses with robust capabilities in IT consulting, software development, and cybersecurity can leverage this contract to broaden their service offerings and strengthen their presence across diverse geographical locations. Engaging with these public sector projects can also foster long-term partnerships and enhance market reputation in the IT industry.

## Notice

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) had a requirement for PEN Testing services. This procurement has been concluded under the G-cloud 13 framework, RM1557.13 *The CAN updated to reflect the amended value as per the processed Call-off Contract Variation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d39597-b5ab-404f-9c4f-84d1f0315d4a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | CCL ( SOLUTIONS) GROUP LTD TRADING AS CCL FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 13:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d39597-b5ab-404f-9c4f-84d1f0315d4a
- 12 Sep 2024 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d39597-b5ab-404f-9c4f-84d1f0315d4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d39597-b5ab-404f-9c4f-84d1f0315d4a
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47ddf622-67df-4a52-8111-c34452ea69d2
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f60cb85-397c-4b52-a8b7-44f57bf46b01
  n/a

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