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title: "DDaT26188 - CHECK Pen Testing (ITHC)"
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# DDaT26188 - CHECK Pen Testing (ITHC)

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c4ed0f4-8437-4716-ad8e-6e9f2866c4b5

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded the procurement for the provision of CHECK Pen Testing services through a Mini Competition under the Cyber Security Services 3 framework (RM3764.3). This procurement, with the title "DDaT26188 - CHECK Pen Testing (ITHC)", is aimed at the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support, as classified under CPV code 72000000. Located in London, United Kingdom, this selective tender process ended on 23rd April 2026, and the contract period is set from 19th June 2026 to 18th June 2027. The final awarded value is £150,000, and the procurement status is marked as complete, with the award published on 23rd June 2026.

For businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with capabilities in cyber security and penetration testing, this tender provides substantial opportunities as it represents a significant engagement with a prominent government department. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the nature of the procurement, which supports their involvement. Through participation in such government frameworks, businesses can establish relationships with public sector clients, gain recognition in the sector, and expand their service offerings, potentially leading to further opportunities in the IT and cybersecurity domains.

## Notice

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) ) had a requirement for the provision of CHECK Pen Testing services. This procurement has been concluded via a Mini Competition procedure on the Cyber Security Services 3 - RM3764.3 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597f9f3d-4833-4d64-8d1e-acfed32705a1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALUS DIGITAL SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597f9f3d-4833-4d64-8d1e-acfed32705a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597f9f3d-4833-4d64-8d1e-acfed32705a1
  23rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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