Published date: 15 January 2026
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Computer-related professional services - 72590000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£17,201 to £20,000
Procurement reference
PS590 RM6249 (3) 111
Published date
15 January 2026
Closing date
15 October 2025
Closing time
4pm
Contract start date
12 January 2026
Contract end date
30 June 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Single tender action (below threshold)
A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
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.
Award information
Awarded date
30 January 2026
Contract start date
12 January 2026
Contract end date
30 June 2026
Total value of contract
£17,201
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Qinetiq limited
Address
Cody Technology Park, Ively Road, Farnborough, Hants. GU14 0LX
Reference
No reference - other
Value of contract
£17,201
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Jade White
Address
CENTRAL CORRESPONDENCE UNIT
LONDON
SW1A2HB
England
Telephone
03001573156
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