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IT Health Checks and Penetration Testing

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Aug 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "IT Health Checks and Penetration Testing" under the framework of a direct award from the G-Cloud 14 Agreement. This procurement, categorised under "services" with CPV code 72820000 for Computer testing services, was carried out using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The process culminated in the award of a contract to CODA Security Limited, a supplier based in Leamington Spa, UK, to conduct IT health checks and penetration testing. The contract, valued at £75,000, was signed on 25th July 2025, and the procurement process stage is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT security and computer testing services. Given the specialised nature of the services, firms that offer robust cybersecurity solutions and testing will find valuable opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), akin to CODA Security Limited, which has successfully secured this contract, may particularly find this niche suitable for expanding their business portfolio and credibility within government contracts, specifically under frameworks like G-Cloud.

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Notice Title

IT Health Checks and Penetration Testing

Notice Description

G-Cloud 14 Agreement

Procurement Information

Direct Award From G-Cloud 14 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052114-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.mcmullan104@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABBEY WOOD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CODA SECURITY

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