Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ced-1e49-71c7-81a0-a8e6541686e8/penetration-testing [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Penetration Testing [University of York](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-york) Estimated value £14,300 Published 16 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 13 Sept 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Value of contract was based on a sample test, not the anticipated annual spend which will be nearer £75k p.a. inc VAT Contract is 2 years + option to extend for further 3 years Total Contract value including extension period is £375,000 inc VAT ### A penetration tester to partner on a call-off-contract To assure UoY's as-is vulnerability assessment and management processes and to act as a catalyst for improvement where there is opportunity for this. ### To reduce UoY's attack surface To reduce likelihood of costly or reputation damaging data breaches ### To facilitate PCI compliance To guard and protect UoY's reputation for excellence. To facilitate re-certification to Cyber Essentials in the short term with a desire to obtain Cyber Essentials Plus certification in the mid to long-term. To provide assurance to third-parties including research partners of UoY's strong Cyber Security posture to attract and encourage their business. To gain greater understanding of and to assist in securing UoY's IT wide and organically growing IT estate and reduce its attack surface. To reduce the risk of cyber security incidents occurring. To reduce the impact of cyber security incidents if/when they do occur. ## CPV classification Computer testing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a57a0176-f0e7-4a6b-ba4b-b056d2764bf8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUniversity of York: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-york)[SectorMore IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Cultural Host request Borough of Telford & Wrekin 9 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3c19-7359-b18f-0e67f8b54071/cultural-host-request)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – System för schema och bemanning Norbergs kommun 11 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-018b-700e-b579-75bfe94c60a7/sweden-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support-s)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening Stichting TWijs 38 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fe6a-7260-a422-f753c49297e2/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – EU aanbesteding Applicatie schuldhulpverlening Gemeente Helmond 19 days left 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc91-72ad-925c-d039c10b909c/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[Application service providers – Zakup i wdrożenie systemu finansowo-księgowego Bankowy Fundusz Gwarancyjny 59 days left 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ff2b-7194-a263-f2f8d4200093/poland-application-service-providers-zakup-i-wdrozenie-systemu-finansowo-ksi)[Software-related services – Serwis i Rozwój Hurtowni Danych Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-01df-709d-bc5a-82015a08cec6/poland-software-related-services-serwis-i-rozwoj-hurtowni-danych)