# GB-Glasgow: Pen Testing Services - 2025-01588

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Student Loans Company.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Student Loans Company](/buyers/student-loans-company/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY LTD](/suppliers/forfend-information-security/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £150,000
- Tender value: £150,000
- Award date: 23 June 2025
- Published: 23 July 2025
- Contract start: 1 July 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 344813f8-b063-4403-81a4-e03b3b9ca0ad-855693
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb4a8c19-1bc0-49fc-8f63-7d28f36fd765

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344813f8-b063-4403-81a4-e03b3b9ca0ad-855693)