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Provision of Annual IT Health Check

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Annual IT Health Check," with a focus on IT services encompassing consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £600,000, involves the delivery of annual cyber security tests conducted by a CHECK scheme certified professional, covering regions within the United Kingdom, specifically England. This procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now at the award update phase, with the contract period spanning from 29th December 2023 to 28th December 2025. Key milestones included the tender period which ended on 28th December 2023, and the contract award on 12th January 2024, published shortly after on 24th January 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in IT services or cyber security. Given its scope and the requirement for certified professionals, large-scale IT firms with established credibility in delivering security solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, this contract offers visibility and a platform for IT companies to demonstrate their capabilities in securing digital infrastructures, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with government and large enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Annual IT Health Check

Notice Description

CCS digital services are required to undertake annual cyber security tests. A test is conducted by a CHECK scheme certified professional and a report is produced that details the findings and recommendations to fix any vulnerabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa224830-908c-472f-8ea7-1d44c1c3a85e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94026aac-2123-4e96-b248-1018cb68feac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2023 - 28 Dec 2025 2-3 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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT UK LIMITED

Further Information

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