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PSN IT Heath Check and Associated Security Testing Services

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for IT health check services, under the title "PSN IT Heath Check and Associated Security Testing Services," categorized in the information technology services industry. The procurement, with a contract valued at £83,600, is part of their effort to maintain PSN CoCo standards through external penetration testing and other security services. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in England, and the contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. Key completion of this stage took place on 4th August 2025, transferring to the award status, with NTA Monitor Ltd, an SME based in England, being the successful supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT security testing, particularly those familiar with PSN Code of Connection requirements. SMEs focused on information technology services can leverage this procurement to demonstrate their capabilities in high-demand security testing and compliance services. The selection process shows a preference towards businesses that can meet specific criteria and maintain standards required by local government entities, particularly beneficial for businesses seeking to build a reputation within the public sector. Such contracts offer substantial growth opportunities by providing a reliable long-term revenue stream and the potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSN IT Heath Check and Associated Security Testing Services

Notice Description

Annual PSN Code of Connection IT health check, PSN CoCo standard external penetration testing and other associated security testing services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5210ebb2-485d-408c-a0d7-5d71baccb17b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12041695-d536-46c3-8cf9-8c3b9973756a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTA MONITOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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