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C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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17 Oct 2024 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024" contract, under the CPV classification 72000000, involving IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract specifically covers IT health check and penetration testing services, with a maximum value of £900,000. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without prior publication, using the Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System. This process, completed on 22 August 2024, resulted in an award to Forfend Information Security Ltd, located in Birmingham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security, particularly those focusing on health check and penetration testing services. SMEs featured prominently in the bidding process, with 87.5% of the bidders being small or medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity and those looking to expand their portfolio in providing IT security assessments can benefit greatly from such contracts. The involvement of 21 suppliers and final selection of 8 bids indicates a competitive environment, making it crucial for interested businesses to demonstrate high-quality service and value for money.

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Notice Title

C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024

Notice Description

The contract covers the provision of IT Health Check (ITHC)/penetration testing services from a single preferred supplier. The maximum value is PS900,000 with individual work packages being called off via Statements of Work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the provision of IT Health Check (ITHC)/penetration testing services from a single preferred supplier. The maximum value is PS900,000 with individual work packages being called off via Statements of Work.

Options: The tender award criteria was based on price, quality, and social value.

Procurement Information

A procurement was conducted via the Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System. Requirements were drafted alongside Technology colleagues and a shortlist of 27 suppliers. Of these suppliers, 21 suppliers responded to the tender notification. Of these, 8 suppliers submitted bids for evaluation.<br/><br/>A further competition was then undertaken, with 8 of the 21 possible suppliers submitting a complete bid. 87.5% of the bidders were SMEs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033542-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Matthew Renwick
Contact Email
matthew.renwick@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY

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