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2025-028 IT Health Checks and Associated Security Services

OFGEM

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05 Feb 2026 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by Ofgem, involved the tender for "2025-028 IT Health Checks and Associated Security Services" within the services industry category. The contract, covering locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man, involves services under the National Cyber Security Centre's CHECK scheme. After undergoing the open procurement procedure, an award was made on 21st January 2026, with the contract running from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The total contract value is £1,500,000, split between the awarded suppliers Sapphire Technologies Ltd and CGI IT UK Ltd, each managing a portion of the services required, focusing on software and systems testing services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive software and systems testing solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, as the procurement encourages participation from such firms. As the contract supports important security measures across diverse applications and platforms, enterprises with a proven track record in cyber security testing and penetration assessments will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their business and showcase their expertise to a high-profile buyer like Ofgem.

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Notice Title

2025-028 IT Health Checks and Associated Security Services

Notice Description

Ofgem requires a supplier to deliver third party services aligned with the independently approved National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CHECK scheme. These services include penetration testing, IT Health Checks, and related security testing and associated services across a wide variety of applications and platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dc86e0c-a30c-4073-b811-62ee6e4358a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e3a997-c278-4f8c-a380-d380bd705c3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48986000 - Program testing software package

72254000 - Software testing

72254100 - Systems testing services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CGI IT

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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