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23 Jun 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded the procurement for the provision of CHECK Pen Testing services through a Mini Competition under the Cyber Security Services 3 framework (RM3764.3). This procurement, with the title "DDaT26188 - CHECK Pen Testing (ITHC)", is aimed at the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support, as classified under CPV code 72000000. Located in London, United Kingdom, this selective tender process ended on 23rd April 2026, and the contract period is set from 19th June 2026 to 18th June 2027. The final awarded value is £150,000, and the procurement status is marked as complete, with the award published on 23rd June 2026.

For businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with capabilities in cyber security and penetration testing, this tender provides substantial opportunities as it represents a significant engagement with a prominent government department. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the nature of the procurement, which supports their involvement. Through participation in such government frameworks, businesses can establish relationships with public sector clients, gain recognition in the sector, and expand their service offerings, potentially leading to further opportunities in the IT and cybersecurity domains.

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Notice Title

DDaT26188 - CHECK Pen Testing (ITHC)

Notice Description

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) ) had a requirement for the provision of CHECK Pen Testing services. This procurement has been concluded via a Mini Competition procedure on the Cyber Security Services 3 - RM3764.3 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c4ed0f4-8437-4716-ad8e-6e9f2866c4b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597f9f3d-4833-4d64-8d1e-acfed32705a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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