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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Address: CENTRAL CORRESPONDENCE UNIT, LONDON, SW1A2HB, England

Contact Name: Jade White

Contact Email: jade.white294@mod.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 03001573156

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
20000.0 GBP
Published
15 Jan 2026, 09:42
Deadline
15 Oct 2025, 15:00
Contract Start
12 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
72590000 - Computer-related professional services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Qinetiq limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

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.

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