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title: "Provision of ADS Security Test as a Service (STaaS)"
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# Provision of ADS Security Test as a Service (STaaS)

Buyer: ARMY COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cfa7ea4-7c7a-4ac3-b260-f9b2a26cb970

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of ADS Security Test as a Service (STaaS)" has been completed by Army Commercial, based in Andover, England. The contract, valued at GBP 1,530,000, falls under the Computer audit and testing services category and is set to be carried out in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, commenced on 15th December 2025 and will conclude on 14th December 2027. The procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a targeted and efficient approach to sourcing a specialist supplier. The award was finalised as of 19th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in security testing and IT health checks, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Businesses that are CHECK Certified and experienced in handling non-LIVE applications would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. The focus on security assessments of new technologies indicates opportunities for innovative businesses to engage with cutting-edge developments in technology security. While the current contract has been awarded to a large supplier, the suitability criteria suggest that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may also find similar opportunities in the industry.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded. Army Digital Services (ADS) requires specialist technical support to provide CHECK Certified Code Assisted Security Assessments, IT Health Checks, Product Vulnerability Security Assessments & Penetration Testing on Non-LIVE Applications on both new and in-service Applications and Infrastructure. From time-to-time ADS will also require security assessments and reports on new technologies, e.g. the use of Data Diodes and security validation of the proposed solutions. Additional information: This contract has already been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e900339-a0f5-4d5e-b7f6-3c7a6e6ec78c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,530,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,530,000 |
| 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 | ARMY COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e900339-a0f5-4d5e-b7f6-3c7a6e6ec78c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e900339-a0f5-4d5e-b7f6-3c7a6e6ec78c
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9c7d0e2-5884-4b8a-bf0e-46589173e022
  7156660450 (DInfoCom/0292) - RM3764 - ADS STaaS - Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4469d771-326c-4c88-bef6-d1db454509b8
  715660450 (DInfoCom/0292) - RM3764 - ADS STaaS - Order Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5b74973-ebc1-4f5d-b65b-a91ce3a8fe14
  715660450 (DInfoCom/0292) - RM3764 - ADS STaaS - Joint Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb9600e2-380c-429e-ad6d-24bb7dee6b80
  SCHEDULE 20 - 715660450 (DInfoCom/0292) - RM3764 - ADS STaaS - Statement of Requirement (SOR)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c0dcd3a-8ca5-4bb2-8f99-468af4d4e287
  SCHEDULE 20 - 715660450 (DinfoCom/0292) - RM3764 - ADS STaaS - ADS Balance Scorecard
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d643e783-ee8c-42dc-a825-6aa3f47762a2
  SCHEDULE 20 - 715660450 (DInfoCom/0292) - RM3764 - ADS STaaS - Monthly Statement of Work (SOW) Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea073d46-d253-4214-bb4a-55a74398dc61
  SCHEDULE 20 - 715660450 (DInfoCom/0292) - RM3764 - ADS STaaS - Tasking Order Process Map & Form

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