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Ceredigion - Public Service Network IT Health Check Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council commissioned specialist cyber security and IT assurance services for its systems in Ceredigion. The work covers a Public Service Network IT Health Check, providing assurance that the council’s systems meet the information security requirements for maintaining its Code of Connection to the Public Service Network. The provider also supports the council to obtain Cyber Essentials self-assessment certification and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. This is an IT consulting, software development, internet and support service. The requirement is delivered in Ceredigion, Wales, for the county council as the public sector buyer. It is a focused cyber security compliance and certification engagement rather than a general IT support contract.

The procurement is complete and the single requirement was awarded to OmniCyber Security Ltd, an SME. The contract was signed on 1 July 2026 and runs from 2 July 2026 to 1 July 2027. Its value is £16,925 excluding VAT, or £20,310 including VAT. The council used a limited competition below the applicable threshold. The selected provider is responsible for the full requirement, covering the Public Service Network IT Health Check and support with both Cyber Essentials certifications. The award is recorded as active and the contract is active. The procurement was handled as one lot, with no separate awards or suppliers identified. The published outcome confirms a completed appointment rather than an invitation to submit proposals.

This requirement demonstrates demand from a Welsh county council for a supplier able to combine public-sector network assurance with practical cyber security certification support. A credible competitor for similar work would need capability to carry out a Public Service Network IT Health Check, assess systems against information security requirements, and understand the controls needed to maintain a Code of Connection to the Public Service Network. Experience supporting Cyber Essentials self-assessment and Cyber Essentials Plus certification would also be central. Suppliers should be able to deliver a complete, joined-up compliance engagement rather than only testing or certification advice. The successful supplier’s SME status indicates that this type of focused specialist service can be delivered by a smaller cyber security business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Public Service Network IT Health Check Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council have appointed a service provider to conduct a Public Service Network IT Health Check (PSN ITHC). This engagement will help provide assurance that Ceredigion County Council's systems are compliant with the information security requirements for maintaining its Code of Connection (CoCo) to the PSN. The appointed service provider will also assist Ceredigion County Council in obtaining the Cyber Essentials (Self-Assessment) certification and the Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Cyngor Sir Ceredigion wedi penodi darparwr gwasanaeth i gynnal Public Service Network IT Health Check (PSN ITHC). Bydd yr ymgysylltiad hwn yn helpu i ddarparu sicrwydd bod systemau Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn cydymffurfio a'r gofynion diogelwch gwybodaeth ar gyfer cynnal ei Code of Connection (CoCo) i'r PSN. Bydd y darparwr gwasanaeth penodedig hefyd yn cynorthwyo Cyngor Sir Ceredigion i gael ardystiad Cyber Essentials (Self-Assessment) ac ardystiad Cyber Essentials Plus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074557-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£16,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 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
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OmniCyber Security Ltd

Further Information

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