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title: "DDaT25079 - Penetration and Security Health Testing"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# DDaT25079 - Penetration and Security Health Testing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c162a9ec-dc44-42e3-9792-bc6e43242ea0

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for penetration and security health testing services under the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework Agreement. This contract, classified under research and development services on security and defence materials (CPV: 73400000), was awarded to Cyber Security Associates Ltd t/a CSA Cyber. Located in Swindon, England, the contract covers a period from 20th March 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £180,000. A recent contract variation was enacted on 17th February 2026 to utilise an optional 12-month extension, ensuring continued provision of services.

This contract underscores opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and defence, particularly those experienced with research and development services. Companies operating as SMEs may find advantageous positions in similar procurements, given the procurement method was selective, drawing from a framework agreement. Such tenders offer a substantial pathway for growth within the IT security sector, particularly for large firms like CSA Cyber, indicating scope for expansion in offering vital services to governmental bodies.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business had a requirement for the provision of Penetration and Security Health Testing Services. This has been procured via the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework Agreement. A time and value contract variation took place on 17th February 2026 - to utilise the optional 12-month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5635a60a-d68c-4afe-95bb-071ab59444a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CYBER SECURITY ASSOCIATES LTD T/A CSA CYBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 14:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5635a60a-d68c-4afe-95bb-071ab59444a4
- 14 Apr 2025 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5635a60a-d68c-4afe-95bb-071ab59444a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5635a60a-d68c-4afe-95bb-071ab59444a4
  20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07e483bb-d58e-41ae-9640-d9ecc01dba46

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