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I.T. Health Check

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council for the "I.T. Health Check" is now in the award stage. This tender, classified under the Information Technology services industry category, involves annual IT health checks as required by the Cabinet Office. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the contract period extends from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, with a value of GBP 50,400. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses interested in providing IT services, specifically those equipped to conduct comprehensive health checks.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability for these types of organisations. Westmorland and Furness Council's contract offers a chance for IT service providers to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation by partnering with a reputable public sector entity. Ideal candidates are businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those familiar with government IT requirements and capable of delivering high-quality health checks across regional sites. The awarded supplier for this contract is NCC Group (Security Services) Limited, a large-scale company demonstrating expertise in this field.

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Notice Title

I.T. Health Check

Notice Description

Annual IT health checks as set out in cabinet office requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a38c5cda-ed3f-4f59-b279-6cb0b336b289
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb832b28-bc62-43ad-b5a6-d02f6cd6852b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP (SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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