---
title: "Pen-Testing (ITHC) Draw Down Contract for the AI Safety Institute"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9b"
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published: "2024-11-21"
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# Pen-Testing (ITHC) Draw Down Contract for the AI Safety Institute

Buyer: DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9b

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), functioning as the contracting authority, sought a suitable supplier for penetration testing services under the title "Pen-Testing (ITHC) Draw Down Contract for the AI Safety Institute." This procurement process falls under the IT services industry category and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender process, categorized as 'services,' was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract awarded to Arcanum Information Security Ltd on November 21, 2024, valued at £150,000 GBP. The project's timeline allows for pen-testing up to 20 applications per year, adhering to the CHECK standard.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT security and consulting. Businesses with expertise in penetration testing and cybersecurity services would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging with such high-profile contracts can enhance the visibility and credibility of participating firms within the public sector and critical technological areas. The contract's framework, which provides work on an ad hoc basis, is ideal for agile companies capable of delivering robust, expert security assessments efficiently and within the scope defined by the AI Safety Institute's demanding standards.

## Notice

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology ("DSIT" or the "Buyer" or "the Authority") commissioned a contract with a suitable supplier for Penetration Testing Services through Cyber Security Services 3 / RM3764.3. The project was commissioned by the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), a directorate within the Department of Science and Innovation Technology (DSIT) (the Contracting Authority) through Crown Commercial Services "Cyber Security Services 3 / RM3764.3". AISI sought a partner to consult on an ad hoc basis for pen-testing of up to 20 applications per year following the CHECK standard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AISI sought a partner to consult on an ad hoc basis for pen-testing of up to 20 applications per year following the CHECK standard.

### Procurement Information

N/A - Procured through Crown Commercial Services "Cyber Security Services 3 / RM3764.3 "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037656-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCANUM INFORMATION 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 Nov 2024 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037656-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology

## Provenance

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