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IT Health Check

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "IT Health Check" aimed at maintaining PSN compliance and ensuring their network is free of cyber vulnerabilities. The services fall under the IT services consultancy category, with specific classifications in hardware consultancy, software programming, data services, internet services, and more. The contract was awarded to NTA Monitor Limited, an SME based in Essex, for an amount of £44,625. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with services to be delivered to Northumberland, specifically at the postcode NE61 2EF.

This tender provides an opportunity for growth in the IT services sector, requiring expertise in a variety of IT consultancy areas such as hardware, software, data, and internet services. Businesses experienced in providing IT health checks and maintaining network security standards are well-suited for such requirements. The procurement process being compatible with SMEs and VCSEs enhances opportunities for smaller firms to partake and potentially expand their business dealings with local councils like Northumberland County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Health Check

Notice Description

External IT health to be performed on a yearly basis. This is predominantly to maintain PSN compliance (required for secure financial transactions) and to provide assurance to external partners NCC network is free of cyber vulnerabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723277d8-be31-42c7-a589-cb9b6bd585c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,625 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTA MONITOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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