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title: "WP2286 IT Health Check (2025) - WP2286.2"
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# WP2286 IT Health Check (2025) - WP2286.2

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ecda7ea-bfac-4d14-9f82-725506504e8b

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service, part of the Cabinet Office, has concluded the IT Health Check (2025) procurement process. This dynamic purchasing system call-off involves three suppliers providing penetration testing capabilities to detect vulnerabilities in Government Digital Service products. The contract was awarded on 11 February 2026 and will span from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028. The procurement falls under the Computer audit and testing services category, intended for delivery across the North West, London, and South West regions of the United Kingdom. This £333,333.33 contract utilised a selective procurement method and is classified as complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT security and penetration testing. Suppliers adhering to the NCSC CHECK scheme are sought to provide skilled and qualified services, leveraging their specialised knowledge to enhance public sector cybersecurity resilience. The Government Digital Service's involvement as the buying organisation ensures a prestigious platform for visibility and growth within the industry. Businesses that possess robust capabilities in security testing and consulting within the specified regional zones will find this contract conducive to expanding their market presence through collaboration with a high-profile government entity.

## Notice

This procurement is for three IT Health Check (ITHC) Suppliers compliant with the NCSC CHECK scheme Suppliers on a taxi rank to provide qualified experienced penetration testing capability to identify security vulnerabilities within a range of GDS products and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f83f1b9-3936-41c6-9883-bba275f75acb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,333 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f83f1b9-3936-41c6-9883-bba275f75acb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f83f1b9-3936-41c6-9883-bba275f75acb
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee93c88e-d57c-4ac7-9d44-abe4bf331715
  Draft Contract with redacted information - which has been agreed upon by both parties.

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