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Procurement of a Vulnerability Assessment System (VAS) for the Isle of Wight Council

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Vulnerability Assessment System (VAS). The contract is under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework. The term of the contract is three years with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The procurement stage is now complete, and the buying organisation is the Isle of Wight Council. The location is Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. The industry category is IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. Key dates: The initial term is expected to be 13/02/23 - 12/02/26, extendable to 12/02/28.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in IT services, particularly those specialised in vulnerability assessment systems. Businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and network security are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method is limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Potential bidders should consider the detailed quality criteria outlined in the award process, such as fitness for purpose, understanding buyer needs, and service maintenance provisions. Successful suppliers like Softcat Plc have the chance to enter a long-term contract with the Isle of Wight Council, enhancing their market presence and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Vulnerability Assessment System (VAS) for the Isle of Wight Council

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") issued a further competition invitation for the Provision of a Vulnerability Assessment System (VAS) under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (RM6068) Lot 3. The initial term of the contract shall be for three years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority issued a further competition invitation for the Provision of a Vulnerability Assessment System (VAS) under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (RM6068) Lot 3. The requirement is for a vulnerability scanning solution that can scan all our devices on our corporate network. This is needed to help us to identify where patches, firmware or other security updates are missing or are required and highlight to us, advising on a risk basis which vulnerabilities we should address first. Please note that II.1.3 is stated as a 'service' but there may be an element of supplies as well. Please also note that the value stated at II.1.7 is for the whole potential life cost of the contract (not including any uplift for years 4 and 5 as per the tender pack).

Options: The option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority, following the initial three year term.

Procurement Information

Further competition carried out under CCS Lot 3 of Framework RM6068

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004251-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£203,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Lucy Chandler
Contact Email
lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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