--- title: "PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041709" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041709" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041709.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041709.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2024-12-18" --- # PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform Buyer: CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041709 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041709) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041709.json) ## Summary Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company ultimately owned by Kent County Council, has completed the procurement process for "PenTesting as a Service - Software Platform". This tender, classified under the IT services category, involves securing a partnership for PTaaS (PenTest as a Service) reseller and license provider. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with an award made on 18th December 2024. The contract, initially set for 36 months with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, is active and governed by a zero-value agreement, meaning actual sales depend on value provided to Cantium and its customers.] The tender presents significant opportunities for IT and software development businesses, particularly those with expertise in cybersecurity solutions. By partnering with Cantium, businesses can access a broad customer base spanning Education, Local Authority, Health, and the Private sector within the UK. The tender allows for innovation and value-added services, making it suitable for firms with robust technical capabilities and a drive for delivering high-quality IT services. ## Notice DN698506 - PenTesting as a Service (Software) Platform Cantium Business Solutions (Cantium) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides ICT Managed Services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, Health, and the Private sector. As a LATCo, we are proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices to deliver the best value for our clients. Cantium is looking to partner as a PTaaS (PenTest as a Service) reseller and license provider for PTaaS products for Cantium and for resale to its customers. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for ourselves and for our customers. This Agreement is for a 36 months term based on an initial fixed 12 month period, after which a 3 months break clause may be applied to the balance of the term by the buyer. The contract will expire in its entirety after the 36 months unless the break clause is applied earlier, or it is extended. The buyer has the right to request up to two separate 12-month extensions to this contract, providing the supplier with a minimum notice of 30 days prior to the contract end date. Therefore, the maximum possible contract length will be 60 months. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 PenTesting as a Service (Software) Platform Cantium is looking to partner as a PTaaS (PenTest as a Service) reseller and license provider for PTaaS products for use by Cantium and for resale to its customers Renewal: Any agreement would be for a 36 months term based on an initial fixed 12 month period, after which a 3 months break clause may be applied to the balance of the term by the buyer. The contract will expire in its entirety after the 36 months unless the break clause is applied earlier, or it is extended. The buyer has the right to request up to two separate 12-month extensions to this contract, providing the supplier with a minimum notice of 30 days prior to the contract end date. Therefore, the maximum possible contract length will be 60 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INFINIGATE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2024 - 9 Nov 2023 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033163-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cantium.solutions - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=eb07ba94-e87e-ee11-8125-005056b64545 - https://www.cantium.solutions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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