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title: "ITHC - Secure Development"
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buyer: "POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE"
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# ITHC - Secure Development

Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f57a3efa-23ed-455e-b3fc-e57554b74961

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "ITHC - Secure Development" was conducted by the Police Digital Service, located in England. It falls under the industry category of computer audit and testing services. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 9th February 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24th October 2025 and the contract period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2026. The project, valued at £45,000, focuses on ensuring the security assurance of the Secure Development Environment following specific guidelines.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cybersecurity sector. The successful bidder, Rootshell Security Ltd, exemplifies the kind of adaptable and technologically proficient company that is well-suited to such contracts. The project requires expertise in following methodologies like the NCSC CHECK Scheme, making it an attractive proposition for businesses specialising in security assurance and computer testing services. Companies with established capabilities in these areas could greatly benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

ITHC review of the Secure Development Environment to provide security assurance and to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the solution. The assessment will follow the guidance and methodologies of the NCSC CHECK Scheme, OWASP, and SANS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f4fb7f-dbe9-49c2-8652-ad05ebd7aa56 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2M 4WN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| 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 | ROOTSHELL SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f4fb7f-dbe9-49c2-8652-ad05ebd7aa56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f4fb7f-dbe9-49c2-8652-ad05ebd7aa56
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://pds.police.uk/

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