Published date: 15 January 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 15 October 2025, 4pm

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

Email

jade.white294@mod.gov.uk