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C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024

NHSBSA

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23 Aug 2024 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has awarded a contract titled "C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024" for IT Health Check (ITHC) and penetration testing services. The contract, valued at £900,000, involves delivering these services globally from a single preferred supplier, Forfend Information Security Ltd, with work packages being called off via Statements of Work. The procurement falls under the IT services category (CPV 72000000) and involves a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 20th August 2024 to 19th August 2027, and the award was officially made on 22nd August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, particularly those offering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Firms with a strong track record in IT security testing and penetration services would be well-suited to engage in this lucrative contract, which could foster business growth and expand their client base across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond.

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Notice Title

C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024

Notice Description

The contract covers the provision of IT Health Check (ITHC)/penetration testing services from a single preferred supplier. The maximum value is PS900,000 with individual work packages being called off via Statements of Work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52474a94-9aa9-4ee7-9eff-e872b6685289
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55ef1b46-26d4-4be5-8d41-26b82639c0b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHSBSA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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