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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£20,000

Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 25/26)

Published
Published 15 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 15 October 2025

Overview

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.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£20,000
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
15 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Computer-related professional services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£17,201
Award date
30 January 2026
Contract period
12 January 2026 → 30 June 2026
Winner
  • Qinetiq limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    15 January 2026

Contracting authority

  • MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Buyer

    LONDON, United Kingdom

    GB-SRS: sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7U7AuvS7

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Awarded: Virtual Desktop Services - IT Health Check/Pentest (FY 25/26) — won by Qinetiq limited — Skim