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WP2286 IT Health Check (2025) - WP2286.2

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service, part of the Cabinet Office, has concluded the IT Health Check (2025) procurement process. This dynamic purchasing system call-off involves three suppliers providing penetration testing capabilities to detect vulnerabilities in Government Digital Service products. The contract was awarded on 11 February 2026 and will span from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028. The procurement falls under the Computer audit and testing services category, intended for delivery across the North West, London, and South West regions of the United Kingdom. This £333,333.33 contract utilised a selective procurement method and is classified as complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT security and penetration testing. Suppliers adhering to the NCSC CHECK scheme are sought to provide skilled and qualified services, leveraging their specialised knowledge to enhance public sector cybersecurity resilience. The Government Digital Service's involvement as the buying organisation ensures a prestigious platform for visibility and growth within the industry. Businesses that possess robust capabilities in security testing and consulting within the specified regional zones will find this contract conducive to expanding their market presence through collaboration with a high-profile government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2286 IT Health Check (2025) - WP2286.2

Notice Description

This procurement is for three IT Health Check (ITHC) Suppliers compliant with the NCSC CHECK scheme Suppliers on a taxi rank to provide qualified experienced penetration testing capability to identify security vulnerabilities within a range of GDS products and services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ecda7ea-bfac-4d14-9f82-725506504e8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f83f1b9-3936-41c6-9883-bba275f75acb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
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
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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