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    ContractsIndependent Security Review Following Data Incident
    Awarded contract

    Independent Security Review Following Data Incident

    Awarded
    £190.2k
    Published 17 Jun 2026

    UK Biobank requires an independent security review to assess controls and provide prioritised recommendations following a data security incident.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 17 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £190.2k
    Published 17 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £190,220
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BB
      BEYOND BLUE LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    17 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    UK Biobank is seeking an independent security review following a recent data security incident. The selected supplier will conduct a comprehensive assessment of current security controls and provide clear, prioritised recommendations to strengthen data protection measures. The engagement will deliver: (1) an independent assurance review of security effectiveness, (2) actionable recommendations prioritised by risk and impact, (3) a detailed technical report for internal stakeholders, and (4) a standalone executive summary suitable for Board and external stakeholder review. This engagement is intended to restore confidence in UK Biobank's security posture and demonstrate effective incident response and remediation to key governance bodies and external parties.

    Track record

    4 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, UK BIOBANK LIMITED has awarded 4 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED2× · 50%
    2. BEYOND BLUE LIMITED1× · 25%
    3. Kainos1× · 25%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b69f
    UB
    Buyer
    UK BIOBANK LIMITED
    Sector
    Defence & Security