Network and Information Security (NIS) Audit Services for HSCNI
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£450k
Suppliers
2
Lots
2
Published
27 Apr 2026
Description
An Assured Audit Service Provider from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Resilience Audit Scheme is to complete an on-site Network and Information Security (NIS) Compliance Audit of the essential service and supporting network and information systems. The objective of the NIS Audit Services is to assist the NIS Competent Authority (CA) in assessing the OES level of compliance with regulation 10 of the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018. The Compliance Audit will use the (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) which determines the minimum standard expected from the OES. Assessment will be made against each Contributing Outcome and associated Indicators of Good Practice (IGP) and"Not Good" practice as outlined in the CAF. The scope of the NIS Compliance Audit is to be against the OES essential service, asdefined by the OES. This will encompass all critical network and information systems and processes necessary for the continued delivery of the essential service.
Scope
- Reference
- 6190559
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 29 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2030Possible extension to 29 Apr 2031
The inclusion of a 12-month extension option is primarily to provide flexibility in the event that follow-up audit schedules are adjusted or delayed. Audit timelines can shift due to factors such as resource availability, changes in regulatory requirements, or unforeseen operational constraints. By allowing for an extension, we ensure continuity of service without the need for a new procurement process, maintain compliance with NIS obligations, and avoid any gaps that could impact audit readiness or certification status.
- CPV classifications
- 7200000072200000722200007222300072224000722270007280000072810000
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC01 - Methodology | — | quality | 10.00% |
| AC02 – Project Plan | — | quality | 25.00% |
| AC03 – Associated Risks | — | quality | 25.00% |
| Price | — | price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 2 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£150k
Award date
23 Apr 2026
Contract start
11 May 2026
Contract end
11 May 2030
Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1: BHSCT, NIAS | £150k | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2: SEHSCT, SHSCT, WHSCT, NHSCT | £300k | complete |