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title: "Penetration Testing Requirement"
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# Penetration Testing Requirement

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b758d9cb-4d77-4894-af5a-1fdd30a8b691

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) has successfully completed the procurement process for a Penetration Testing Service, marking the completion stage of this process. The contract, under the title "Penetration Testing Requirement," falls within the IT services industry, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS framework Cyber Security Services 3 RM3764.3 (Lot1), and the contract has been awarded to Salus Digital Security Limited as of 1st July 2026. The contract period commences on 10th July 2026 and concludes on 9th February 2028. The service is to be delivered in England, UK, aligning with UK SBS's base of operations at Polaris House, Swindon.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in penetration testing and cybersecurity. By engaging with frameworks such as the CCS Cyber Security Services, businesses can enhance their market visibility and expand their service offerings to public sector clients. Companies that can provide innovative, secure, and reliable IT solutions will find the competitive landscape advantageous to their growth. The alignment with frameworks also ensures broader market exposure and potential for future contract opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) had a requirement for the provision of Penetration Testing Service. This Call Off contract has been sources via a further competition under the CCS framework Cyber Security Services 3 RM3764.3 (Lot1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/debc812a-d1ea-461e-a089-4b0a54a791d6 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 9 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/debc812a-d1ea-461e-a089-4b0a54a791d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/debc812a-d1ea-461e-a089-4b0a54a791d6
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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