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WP2286 IT Health Check (2025) - WP2286.1

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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29 Apr 2026 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Government Digital Service focuses on the delivery of IT Health Checks to ensure security compliance within GDS products and services. With the title "WP2286 IT Health Check (2025)", this initiative falls under the computer audit and testing services category, classified under CPV code 72800000. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and targets regions across the North West, London, and the South West of England. The procurement was initiated on 2026-04-29, and the awarding process has reached the "Award" stage, with the contract period commencing on 1 March 2026 and concluding on 29 February 2028. The value of the contract amounts to £333,333.33, awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to engage in governmental digital services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security and penetration testing within the IT sector to expand by aligning with government initiatives. Due to its focus on IT health checks and security assessments compliant with NCSC's CHECK scheme, companies with capabilities in providing penetration testing services would be particularly well-positioned to compete and collaborate within this framework. Given the distributed service delivery across the North West, London, and South West regions, businesses adept at managing projects across multiple geographical locations could leverage their operational strengths to meet compliance and security standards. This procurement supports business growth especially for SMEs, offering a platform to contribute to critical governmental digital safety initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2286 IT Health Check (2025) - WP2286.1

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-dfaba1e7-dcf4-4b37-bd31-8a2077ebf3d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41da547-7fb0-4c90-8abb-47e4ebd9e479
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20263 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

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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