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IT Healthcheck 2024 - AWARD

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for an "IT Healthcheck 2024" contract as part of renewing its PSN Certification, due on 26th March 2025. The procurement, classified under the IT services category, was carried out using an open procedure. Proposals were sought exclusively from NCSC approved CHECK companies to ensure the council’s external and internal systems are safeguarded. The contract, valued at GBP 8,400, was awarded to Forfend Information Security Limited. Key dates include an award date of 2nd September 2024, with the contract starting on 9th September 2024 and ending on 31st December 2024. The services are to be delivered across several locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and compliance, particularly those approved by NCSC CHECK. With a modest contract value and a specific timeframe, it is well-suited for SMEs with capabilities in network infrastructure and system security testing. Businesses that provide consultancy and IT services aimed at preventing unauthorised access and ensuring security compliance can leverage this opportunity to not only expand their portfolio but also establish a working relationship with a reputable public sector organisation like Worcestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

IT Healthcheck 2024 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council's PSN Certification is due for renewal on the 26th March 2025. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11c3209-6fc0-499f-83c5-03c03e8460b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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