Award

Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 25/26)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 09:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of a contract for "Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 25/26)", classified under Computer-related professional services (CPV code 72590000). This procurement process, managed through a direct and single tender action (below threshold), primarily targets the improvement of collaborative work between the MoD and Industry via Azure Virtual Desktop services. Taking place in the United Kingdom, the procurement's contract period commences on 12th January 2026 and concludes on 30th June 2026. The contract, awarded to Qinetiq Limited, has been budgeted with a value of GBP 17,201.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT businesses specialising in virtual desktop services and cybersecurity, particularly those capable of conducting rigorous security checks in line with the Secure by Design principle and the NCSC CHECK scheme. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in IT health checks and rigorous security controls will find this contract advantageous, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence allows businesses to partner with a prominent government institution, paving the way for future collaboration and growth in government service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 25/26)

Notice Description

Defence Digital (DD) - End User Services (EUS) has introduced runs a range of Virtual Desktop Services (VDS) to improve collaborative working between the MoD and Industry. Within the this is Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), which is this focus of this SOR. AVD consists of 3 sub services each with specific requirements. In accordance with Secure by Design (SbD), these services require an annual test by 3rd party to confirm that the security controls in place are not vulnerable from a security perspective. The ITHC will be undertaken as part of the NCSC CHECK scheme. A completion date must be agreed between the Authority and Supplier and completed no later than 01/06/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d75e449-36f4-40d0-9d46-a5060a9b2a3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670f980e-06d2-4158-b41f-cb9176cacad0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,201 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jade White
Contact Email
jade.white294@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001573156

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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