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title: "WP2289 - DNS Check (Basic Monitoring)"
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# WP2289 - DNS Check (Basic Monitoring)

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5683f07-5f8f-47a4-9f01-9647de21f494

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract titled "WP2289 - DNS Check (Basic Monitoring)" for DNS monitoring services, aimed at identifying misconfigurations and security vulnerabilities across public sector domain names. This procurement falls under the software-related services category and was conducted through a competitive framework using G Cloud 14. The contract was awarded on September 25, 2025, and is scheduled to run from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2028. It involves a selective procurement method and is valued at £828,000. The service will be applicable across various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, as the procurement process is suited to those demonstrating capabilities in software services and digital security. Businesses focusing on technology solutions for government digital services will find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio and increasing market presence. As the awarded tender involves a framework agreement, organisations within similar frameworks might consider leveraging existing relationships to further penetrate this market segment. The opportunity for growth here includes government exposure and a sustained contract period conducive to developing a comprehensive service offering. DSIT's involvement underscores an emphasis on technological innovation and security, aligning well with firms specialising in these sectors.

## Notice

This contract covers the provision of DNS monitoring services for the DNS Check service, used to identify misconfigurations and security vulnerabilities across public sector domain names. The service supports the protection of government digital services by continuously monitoring public sector domains and providing actionable data on risks and vulnerabilities. The contract was awarded following a competitive framework based procurement conducted under G Cloud 14.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48e0c0f-4d51-471b-85f0-8b62c6020122 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £828,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £828,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | REDSIFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48e0c0f-4d51-471b-85f0-8b62c6020122

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48e0c0f-4d51-471b-85f0-8b62c6020122
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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