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05 Aug 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service, based in Bedford, England, has completed the procurement process for a "Cyber Security Audit Test". This contract pertains to the Information Technology Services sector, classified under CPV code 72222300. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the RM1557.14 Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14) framework agreement. The formal tendering phase concluded on 30th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 6th July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2028. The award was made to QinetiQ Ltd, a large company situated in Farnborough, and the contract value is £720,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive security audit solutions. While the current award has been granted to a large-scale enterprise, the procurement method indicates that similar contracts may be accessible to SMEs in future rounds within the G-Cloud framework. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector IT services market should consider engaging with framework agreements, which provide considerable opportunities for scalable service offerings.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Audit Test

Notice Description

Contract for Cyber Security testing of an IT infrastructure system, procured as a call-off, following a short-listing and evaluation process, from RM1557.14 Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b042dc50-4f47-4c08-817e-d9afb0834bdd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b35051e-a78b-4264-8818-5add4bebbc61
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 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
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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