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Award of the Provision of IT Health Checks in Caerphilly CBC

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a contract to Forfend Information Security Ltd for the provision of IT Health Checks (ITHC) on the Council’s IT systems. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting computer support and consultancy, computer network services, and computer audit and testing services. The contract was in the award stage as of 12 November 2024, following the tender process that closed on 20 September 2024. The contract was signed on 8 October 2024 and these health checks will ensure compliance with the Public Services Network Code of Connection (PSN CoCo). The activities will be conducted remotely, with the reports to be delivered within four weeks post-completion. Caerphilly CBC’s Procurement Office, located at Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, plays a key role in promoting regional contracting opportunities.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in IT systems security and compliance services. Given the requirement for CHECK accreditation, businesses with proven expertise in computer network services and security assessments are well-suited to compete. The well-defined procurement process, including a clear eligibility criterion and an open procurement method, ensures a competitive landscape, attracting quality processes and services from qualified suppliers. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive IT health assessments, maintaining high compliance standards, and providing detailed, accurate reports would find this contract particularly advantageous in showcasing and expanding their service capabilities.

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Notice Title

Award of the Provision of IT Health Checks in Caerphilly CBC

Notice Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) has awarded a contract for a CHECK-accredited supplier to perform an IT Health Check (ITHC) on the Council's IT systems to fulfil the current requirements of the Public Services Network Code of Connection (PSN CoCo).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144372
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144372
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fran Gully
Contact Email
gullyf@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443863161, +44 1495235570

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY

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