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IT Heakth Check 2025 and 2026

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

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21 Nov 2025 at 09:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council involved a contract titled "IT Health Check 2025 and 2026," focusing on information technology services within the UKD41 region. This tender falls under the services category and was completed using a limited procurement method due to being below threshold, which facilitated limited competition. The procurement stage has reached completion, with key dates including the contract period from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2026, and the option for renewal extending to 26th October 2027. The contract, which has an active status, allocates a gross amount of GBP 48,288, of which GBP 40,240 is the net contract value. The award was actively given to CHESS CYBERSECURITY LIMITED based in Alderley Edge.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly SMEs with expertise in cybersecurity and IT health checks, to engage with sub-central government entities like Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. The limited competition procurement process favours businesses that can offer specialized services under more focused competitive conditions, thereby enhancing the chance to secure public contracts. Enterprises adept at providing comprehensive IT health assessments could leverage this opportunity to expand their business footprint and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Heakth Check 2025 and 2026

Notice Description

Provision of an IT Health check to the Council for 2025 with the option for 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075892-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 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
Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Postcode Area
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESS CYBERSECURITY LIMITED

Further Information

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