---
title: "Security Penetration Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af7d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Security Penetration Testing

Buyer: HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af7d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Security Penetration Testing" contract was initiated by HR Connect, trading as Kent County Council. It involved the assessment of a newly developed web application and its API, aimed at securing sensitive data before the application’s release. Categorised under the service industry for system software acceptance testing consultancy services, the contract focused on the United Kingdom as its location. This contract, now in the Award stage since 8th June 2026, was executed through a limited procurement method, bypassing a call for competition. Pen Test Partners LLP secured the contract for a total value of GBP 9,600, with the contract signed on 2nd June 2026. The procurement criteria were equally weighted among quality, technical ability, and cost.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in penetration testing and data protection services. Companies with robust expertise in system software testing and aptitude for managing projects that involve critical data handling can find significant growth opportunities. Due to the nature of a limited procurement method, firms accustomed to participating and succeeding in non-competitive bids would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts facilitated by regional authorities like HR Connect.

## Notice

A commissioned security assessment of a web application and its associated API prior to public release. This is an internet-facing job board and applicant tracking system (ATS) that will process sensitive data, including personal information, user credentials, CVs, and job applications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A commissioned security assessment of a web application and its associated API prior to public release. An internet-facing job board and applicant tracking system (ATS) that will process sensitive data, including personal information, user credentials, CVs, and job applications.

### Procurement Information

Two suppliers provided quotes for services and the MEAT supplier was selected

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053683-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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 | PEN TEST PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053683-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/

## Provenance

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