Network and Information Security (NIS) Audit Services for HSCNI

Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics ServicecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0559e2Procurement Act 2023pending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£450k

Awarded 23 Apr 2026

Suppliers

2

2 SME

Lots

2

2 awarded

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 2030
Possible 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
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Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
AC01 - Methodologyquality10.00%
AC02 – Project Planquality25.00%
AC03 – Associated Risksquality25.00%
Priceprice30.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%

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.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1: BHSCT, NIAS£150kcomplete
2Lot 2: SEHSCT, SHSCT, WHSCT, NHSCT£300kcomplete