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title: "Cyber Security Audit Test"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b042dc50-4f47-4c08-817e-d9afb0834bdd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE"
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# Cyber Security Audit Test

Buyer: MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b042dc50-4f47-4c08-817e-d9afb0834bdd

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## Summary

The Money and Pensions Service, based in Bedford, England, has completed the procurement process for a "Cyber Security Audit Test". This contract pertains to the Information Technology Services sector, classified under CPV code 72222300. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the RM1557.14 Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14) framework agreement. The formal tendering phase concluded on 30th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 6th July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2028. The award was made to QinetiQ Ltd, a large company situated in Farnborough, and the contract value is £720,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive security audit solutions. While the current award has been granted to a large-scale enterprise, the procurement method indicates that similar contracts may be accessible to SMEs in future rounds within the G-Cloud framework. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector IT services market should consider engaging with framework agreements, which provide considerable opportunities for scalable service offerings.

## Notice

Contract for Cyber Security testing of an IT infrastructure system, procured as a call-off, following a short-listing and evaluation process, from RM1557.14 Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b35051e-a78b-4264-8818-5add4bebbc61 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| 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 | MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b35051e-a78b-4264-8818-5add4bebbc61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b35051e-a78b-4264-8818-5add4bebbc61
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5de5e922-c7ef-4a56-a4af-825549449032
  Redacted version of signed contract 6/6/26

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