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title: "con_27825-IT Health Check Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b7e63d0-1a46-4ef3-a62b-6962a8be8154"
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published: "2025-08-12"
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# con_27825-IT Health Check Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b7e63d0-1a46-4ef3-a62b-6962a8be8154

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed an award for the contract titled "con_27825-IT Health Check Services," aimed at bolstering the security of its digital infrastructure through IT Health Check (ITHC) and Penetration Testing services. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 72000000 for IT services, was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers a significant geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a total value of £2,000,000 GBP. The contract was awarded on 9th July 2025 and spans from 14th July 2025 to 14th July 2027. The procurement stage is tagged as an award, indicating that the contract process has reached its completion.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT security sector, particularly those experienced in providing consulting, software development, and support services. SMEs, like Forfend Information Security Limited, which has been awarded this contract, are particularly well-suited to benefit from these opportunities. Companies with capabilities in offering comprehensive IT testing and security solutions across diverse regions, including the entire UK and beyond, are ideally positioned to leverage such government contracts for expanding their market presence and driving business growth.

## Notice

This contract will deliver comprehensive IT Health Check (ITHC) and Penetration Testing services to strengthen the security of the Department for Education's digital infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0774d516-eed6-427a-80bc-85f47091c3c2 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORFEND INFORMATION 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

- 12 Aug 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0774d516-eed6-427a-80bc-85f47091c3c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0774d516-eed6-427a-80bc-85f47091c3c2
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3fafa39-ae60-4e8d-b9c8-54f70e8b011a
  redacted contract

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