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title: "DDaT25540 - Penetration Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee85"
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published: "2025-12-04"
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# DDaT25540 - Penetration Testing Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee85

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for "DDaT25540 - Penetration Testing Services" located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, managed through the direct procurement method, involved no competition due to the lack of reasonable alternatives for the required services. This contract, awarded to JISC, focuses on IT services, including consulting and software development, with the service delivery set from 1st February 2026 to 1st March 2026. The contract was signed on 28th November 2025, with a gross value of £26,520 (£22,100 net).

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and internet support. Potential competitors for such contracts might include large-scale IT firms equipped with the necessary skills and infrastructure to deliver penetration testing services efficiently. As this procurement was conducted without competition, it highlights the potential for businesses with unique service offerings to secure direct contracts with entities like UK Research and Innovation. This presents an excellent growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or work. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Penetration Testing Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079622-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 10:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079622-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079622-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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