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IT Health Checks and Cyber Security Consultancy

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Award

04 Apr 2025 at 10:07

Award Notice
Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 10:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for "IT Health Checks and Cyber Security Consultancy" services. The contract aims to enhance IT security and ensure thorough cyber security evaluations. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The contract period extends from 10th January 2025 to 9th January 2026, with potential extensions. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an end date for tender submissions on 29th November 2024. The services will be delivered across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, with a total estimated value of £135,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security and consultancy. Companies with a focus on cyber security services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a significant public sector body. Although the suitability section indicates the contract is not specifically directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, experienced firms in IT health assessments and security analysis will find this tender highly beneficial. Given the wide range of delivery locations and strategic importance of cyber security, businesses with capabilities in providing comprehensive IT consultancy services on a global scale will be ideal contenders for the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Health Checks and Cyber Security Consultancy

Notice Description

IT Health Checks and Cyber Security Consultancy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19cddb93-24a0-4aa7-94e1-2a39eacc07a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a955049b-12c0-4388-b60a-9cdc4aca0b70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,882 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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