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External Infrastructure & Network Review

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "External Infrastructure & Network Review" was conducted by the Money and Pensions Service, based in South East England. This tender, classified under the 'Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services' category, focuses on external auditing for Maps infrastructure, architecture, and security. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a framework agreement, with its tender period concluding on 9th March 2026. The award was made on 12th March 2026, with a total contract value of £240,240, and the contract is scheduled to run from 18th March 2026 to 17th July 2026.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses, especially those skilled in computer audit consultancy services. Ideal candidates for competing in such tenders would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations experienced in providing infrastructure and security assessments. By participating in such public sector contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio in high-demand consultancy services and increase their exposure within governmental and public service sectors.

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Notice Title

External Infrastructure & Network Review

Notice Description

External audit for Maps infrastructure, Architecture and Security

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd69a750-7006-452b-836f-ace3d6ca9c90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0fe2f4e-fb9e-48e6-a410-23fa47156ac8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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
EC1N 2TD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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