Award

IT Health Check (ITHC) - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 10:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process awarding a contract for an IT Health Check (ITHC) aimed at assessing the security posture of its infrastructure. This open procedure, classified under computer audit services, has concluded with NTA Monitor Ltd as the chosen supplier. The procurement, associated with the CPV code 72810000, covers comprehensive ICT health checks including quarterly external scans and an annual full scan. The procurement, located in the West Midlands, extends its reach to various regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 4 February 2026 to 3 February 2028, following the completion of the tendering stage that ended on 23 January 2026.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT assessment services. While the opportunity here has already been awarded, similar tenders could be of interest to firms with expertise in identifying and remedying IT vulnerabilities in public sector infrastructures. Large enterprises with a track record in delivering comprehensive IT audits and possessing the infrastructure to conduct extensive international assessments across diverse geographical regions are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement process being open allows various established companies in the industry to participate, offering avenues for market expansion and the strengthening of portfolios in public sector cybersecurity enhancements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Health Check (ITHC) - AWARD

Notice Description

Sandwell Council seeks a qualified provider to conduct a comprehensive ICT Health Check. The aim is to assess the security posture of our infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable remediation guidance. This includes both quarterly external scans and an annual full scan. Please see the specification and quality Criteria for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d4dcc6d-3002-4e09-8053-faf93adbb095
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef6db3-a84c-499a-9216-a02dc6c507d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72810000 - Computer audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2028 1-2 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTA MONITOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2d4dcc6d-3002-4e09-8053-faf93adbb095-2026-02-04T10:50:07Z",
    "date": "2026-02-04T10:50:07Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2d4dcc6d-3002-4e09-8053-faf93adbb095",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-230-10093-ICT1039 - AWARD",
        "title": "IT Health Check (ITHC) - AWARD",
        "description": "Sandwell Council seeks a qualified provider to conduct a comprehensive ICT Health Check. The aim is to assess the security posture of our infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable remediation guidance. This includes both quarterly external scans and an annual full scan. Please see the specification and quality Criteria for further details.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72810000",
            "description": "Computer audit services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B69 3DB"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-23T12:30:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-04T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2028-02-03T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-16",
            "name": "Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Freeth Street, Oldbury",
                "locality": "West Midlands",
                "postalCode": "B69 3DB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Richard Griffiths",
                "email": "richard_griffiths@sandwellhomes.org.uk",
                "telephone": "0121 569 6094"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-330738",
            "name": "NTA Monitor Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NTA Monitor Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "13-15 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent , United Kingdom, ME4 4HU"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-16",
        "name": "Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2d4dcc6d-3002-4e09-8053-faf93adbb095-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-02-04T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-02-04T10:50:07Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 89.81,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-330738",
                    "name": "NTA Monitor Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2028-02-03T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef6db3-a84c-499a-9216-a02dc6c507d5",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-04T10:50:07Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}