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UCFS IT Health Check

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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27 Sep 2017 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract titled "UCFS IT Health Check" for IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £42,000, originates from a competitive open procurement process and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 25th September 2017 and will conclude on 24th September 2018. The tender process was completed as of 31st August 2017, marking the end date for submissions.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and related services. Companies capable of providing regular IT health checks and security testing are especially suited to compete in this tender, as it aligns with their service offerings. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio and establish a relationship with a prominent government department, thereby increasing visibility and credibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

UCFS IT Health Check

Notice Description

The UC full service requires regular IT health checks in order to ensure its resilience. This contract includes various methods of testing to ensure the service is secure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de63488b-4de2-443f-a79f-da4299ef215b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd77c909-0c44-4d71-afcd-43556367c762
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
Large

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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 2018 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MDSEC CONSULTING

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