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title: "Contract for Weekly Pen Testing of Firewalls via DPS Framework RM3764iii for the provision of Cyber Security Services"
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buyer: "REDDITCH BOROUGH & BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCILS"
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# Contract for Weekly Pen Testing of Firewalls via DPS Framework RM3764iii for the provision of Cyber Security Services

Buyer: REDDITCH BOROUGH & BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfc45be1-0c5b-4239-8df7-9e9d662c0e04

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## Summary

Redditch Borough & Bromsgrove District Councils, serving as the contracting authority, have completed a procurement process for cyber security services, specifically for weekly penetration testing of firewalls. The contract was awarded on 24th June 2025 and commenced on 25th June 2025, running until 24th June 2028. This procurement falls under the services category of the security software industry, with relevant activities taking place within England. The tender was executed via the DPS Framework RM3764iii, making it a specialised procurement method suitable for the needs outlined.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those capable of providing regular and thorough penetration testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Aristi Limited, which secured this contract, are well positioned to benefit due to their agility and specialised expertise. Firms looking to expand their market presence in security software and develop a strong portfolio with public sector clients can consider participation in similar future tenders issued by councils such as Redditch and Bromsgrove.

## Notice

Contract for Weekly Pen Testing of Firewalls via DPS Framework RM3764iii for the provision of Cyber Security Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71d33f4-deeb-425e-af1e-6c85f7b0234c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,858 |
| 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 | REDDITCH BOROUGH & BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| Locality | REDDITCH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B98 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Redditch |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| 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 | ARISTI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71d33f4-deeb-425e-af1e-6c85f7b0234c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71d33f4-deeb-425e-af1e-6c85f7b0234c
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redditchbc.gov.uk

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