AwardedAwarded 28 November 2025
DDaT25540 - Penetration Testing Services
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government
In brief
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded IT and software work to Elsevier Ltd on 28 November 2025.
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What the notice says
***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or work.
UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Penetration Testing Services.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier Ltd | £22,100 | 1 February 2026 to 1 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 079622-2025
About the buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)Last 12 months
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From notice 079622-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.