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title: "N/A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# N/A

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674f8

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council involves the provision of penetration testing and breach assessment services. The contract, awarded under limited competition, falls within the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in Northampton, UK, the buyer organisation oversees this process which has reached the award stage. The contract, active as of 23 March 2026, covers a period up to 30 May 2026, and the procurement method used indicates services procured below the threshold for competitive tendering.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to engage with public sector contracts, particularly those able to deliver specialised penetration testing and breach assessments. As the supplier, CYSIAM LIMITED demonstrates that SMEs with expertise in information technology can successfully compete for such projects. Companies with similar capabilities can leverage these opportunities for growth by showcasing their proficiency in technical assessments and security consultancy, thereby expanding their client base in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Penetration Testing and Breach Assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027863-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,565 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027863-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027863-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14014
  Penetration Testing and Breach Assessment

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cysiam.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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