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GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01588

Student Loans Company

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Student Loans Company

Buyer Address: 10 Clyde Place, Glasgow, G5 8DF, UK

Contact Name: Kenneth McKay

Contact Email: kenneth_mckay@slc.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 01413062000

Status
complete
Procedure
Not specified
Value
150000.0 GBP
Published
23 Jul 2025, 09:55
Deadline
22 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract Start
30 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY LTD
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Penetration testing is a method for assessing the security of an IT system by attempting to breach that system's security, using the same tools and techniques an adversary might. Within SLC it is also a method for gaining assurance in the organisation's vulnerability assessment and management processes.

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