Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 25/26)
Estimated value
£20k
Awarded value
£17k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
15 Jan 2026
Description
Defence Digital (DD) - End User Services (EUS) has introduced runs a range of Virtual Desktop Services (VDS) to improve collaborative working between the MoD and Industry. Within the this is Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), which is this focus of this SOR. AVD consists of 3 sub services each with specific requirements. In accordance with Secure by Design (SbD), these services require an annual test by 3rd party to confirm that the security controls in place are not vulnerable from a security perspective. The ITHC will be undertaken as part of the NCSC CHECK scheme. A completion date must be agreed between the Authority and Supplier and completed no later than 01/06/2026.
Scope
- Reference
- PS590 RM6249 (3) 111
- Total value
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 12 Jan 2026 to 29 Jun 2026
- CPV classifications
- 72590000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 15 Oct 2025, 3:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£17k
Award date
30 Jan 2026
Contract start
12 Jan 2026
Contract end
29 Jun 2026
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 30 Jan 2026 · Contract period 12 Jan 2026 — 29 Jun 2026
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