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title: "Cyber Security Continuous Penetration Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb00c333-4797-4575-836e-49685eede3ab"
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buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)"
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# Cyber Security Continuous Penetration Testing

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb00c333-4797-4575-836e-49685eede3ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cyber Security Continuous Penetration Testing" project is conducted by the NHS Business Services Authority (North East) located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. This tender, categorized under information technology services (CPV: 72222300), involves the acquisition of a SaaS product/service that ensures security continuity amid system updates and changes. The contract, valued at £207,097.33, was awarded to Network Integration Technologies LTD T/A ITogether, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement method employed is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made active as of 4th February 2026, with the contract period to run from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity services, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing and SaaS solutions. SMEs specialising in IT security can find promising growth prospects by participating in similar selective procurement processes. Those capable of providing robust assurance that system modifications do not compromise security stand to benefit, as the NHS Business Services Authority actively seeks innovative approaches to safeguarding its IT systems across the region. Participation in such tenders can enhance a business's reputation and visibility within the public sector IT procurement landscape.

## Notice

Licence for a Continuous Penetration Testing SaaS product /service that provides assurance that system updates, enhancements, and configuration changes do not introduce new security vulnerabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48aecc74-17ec-428f-bf2f-20ee80c34074 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,097 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,097 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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 | NETWORK INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A ITOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48aecc74-17ec-428f-bf2f-20ee80c34074

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48aecc74-17ec-428f-bf2f-20ee80c34074
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb91c5db-075a-4b3f-9546-5eb8811d50cf
  RM1557 Call Off contract CPT FINAL_Redacted

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