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    ContractsPenetration Testing Service - 40 Day SSA Call-Off Contract
    Awarded contract

    Penetration Testing Service - 40 Day SSA Call-Off Contract

    Awarded
    £32k
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    40-day penetration testing service contract available through SSA call-off framework for qualified cybersecurity service providers.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 4 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £32k
    Published 4 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £32,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • ST
      SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    4 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a 40-day penetration testing service contract available through an SSA (Supplier Selection Agreement) call-off framework. The service involves comprehensive security testing to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks. This opportunity is suitable for qualified cybersecurity firms offering professional penetration testing services. Successful suppliers will conduct thorough assessments, document findings, and provide actionable recommendations to improve security posture. The contract is structured as a call-off arrangement, allowing flexibility in engagement terms within the agreed framework.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

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    Who wins here
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    2. PUBLIC SECTOR LIVE LIMITED1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06dad3

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    Sector
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