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IT health check

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Apr 2025 at 09:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for an "IT Health Check" involving a penetration test. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method as it fell below the threshold for a more competitive process. The contract was awarded to M8 Solutions, a large-scale supplier located in Stockport, under the services category related to IT services including consulting, software development, internet and support. The contract, valued at £19,890 excluding VAT, was activated on 11 April 2025 and will conclude on 10 April 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing and consultancy. Companies that can offer specialised IT security assessments are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for growth, especially those with capacity to navigate limited competition procurement processes. Engaging in projects like this aids in showcasing expertise and reliability to potential future clients, thus fostering business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT health check

Notice Description

IT health check - Penetration Test

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016696-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M8 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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