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title: "Automated Penetration Testing Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-06"
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# Automated Penetration Testing Tool

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbca

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## Summary

De Montfort University, a sub-central government public authority located in Leicester, UK, sought to procure an "Automated Penetration Testing Tool" within the IT services industry category. The procurement process, initiated as a tender under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, has been completed. The contract, valued at £34,366.80 gross, was signed on 21st October 2025 and covers a period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown," indicating it may have been a smaller scale or a more specialised procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and internet support. SMEs, like Kubus Group Limited, who secured the contract, are especially well-suited given the scale of the contract. Businesses looking to expand in the IT services sector could benefit from similar tenders by public authorities, as it can facilitate growth through increased public sector engagements and service delivery expansions. The successful completion of this contract demonstrates a viable pathway for IT service providers looking to enhance their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of an Automated Penetration Testing Tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071620-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,639 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KUBUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071620-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071620-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dmu.ac.uk
- https://www.kubus.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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