Tender

IT Healthcheck

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jul 2023 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council has issued a tender titled "IT Healthcheck" in the IT services category. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves submitting the most recent IT Healthcheck for PSN certification renewal by 7th March 2024. The tender has a value range of GBP 5000 to GBP 15000 and is open for proposals from NCSC approved CHECK companies. The contract period is planned from 1st September 2023 to 31st December 2023, with a tender deadline on 17th August 2023.

This tender by Worcestershire County Council for an IT Healthcheck presents an opportunity for NCSC approved CHECK companies in the IT services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participating in this procurement process. Businesses interested in delivering IT consultancy, software development, and support services can compete for this contract, aimed at ensuring the security of the Council's external and internal systems against unauthorized access or change.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Healthcheck

Notice Description

The Council's PSN Certification is due for renewal on the 7th March 2024. As part of the process of renewing this the Council must submit its most recent IT Healthcheck (ITHC). The ITHC will provide assurance that the Council's external systems are protected from unauthorised access or change, and they do not provide an unauthorised entry point into systems that consume PSN services. Furthermore, the internal systems will be tested to provide further assurance that no significant weaknesses exist on network infrastructure or individual systems that could allow one internal device to intentionally or unintentionally impact on the security of another. The Council is only seeking proposals from NCSC approved CHECK companies to deliver this year's ITHC. Additional information: We use an electronic tendering system for all business and contract opportunities. If you wish to see available opportunities, receive alerts, register your interest in such opportunities and submit tender responses then it is essential you register with In-Tend - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813cf8a7-1920-4529-bd62-d2c1920eed39
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Philippa Jaine
Contact Email
pjaine@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905843076

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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