RFP QuestBeta
ClosedStage · contract

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

IT Penetration Testing & Health check services

IT ServicesCPV 72000000 72200000 72250000 72254000
Value£150k
Deadline5 Dec 2025
Published10 Feb 2026
RegionLondon
Timeline
Published 10 Feb 2026ClosedCloses 5 Dec 2025
Contract value in context
£150ktotal contract value
median £120k
this tender£0£3.5m

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The brief

A comprehensive IT Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management service is required, delivered by a CHECK-accredited supplier in full alignment with National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance.

The service must provide annual testing coverage across: • Critical services • Applications • Cloud-based environments In addition to scheduled annual assessments, ad hoc testing will be required to support project deliverables throughout the duration of the contract.

This Contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Service Cyber Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (RM3764.3).

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The service must provide annual testing coverage

The service must provide annual testing coverage across:.

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In addition to scheduled annual assessments, ad

In addition to scheduled annual assessments, ad hoc testing will be required to support project deliverables throughout the duration of the contract.

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