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ITHC - Secure Development

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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09 Feb 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "ITHC - Secure Development" was conducted by the Police Digital Service, located in England. It falls under the industry category of computer audit and testing services. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 9th February 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24th October 2025 and the contract period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2026. The project, valued at £45,000, focuses on ensuring the security assurance of the Secure Development Environment following specific guidelines.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cybersecurity sector. The successful bidder, Rootshell Security Ltd, exemplifies the kind of adaptable and technologically proficient company that is well-suited to such contracts. The project requires expertise in following methodologies like the NCSC CHECK Scheme, making it an attractive proposition for businesses specialising in security assurance and computer testing services. Companies with established capabilities in these areas could greatly benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

ITHC - Secure Development

Notice Description

ITHC review of the Secure Development Environment to provide security assurance and to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the solution. The assessment will follow the guidance and methodologies of the NCSC CHECK Scheme, OWASP, and SANS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f57a3efa-23ed-455e-b3fc-e57554b74961
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f4fb7f-dbe9-49c2-8652-ad05ebd7aa56
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

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 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
POLICE 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
EC2M 4WN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
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
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROOTSHELL SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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