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title: "IT Health Check - IPO Network"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03421208-3d5d-4bed-bb97-1746f42bdb1a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2017-06-13"
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# IT Health Check - IPO Network

Buyer: UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03421208-3d5d-4bed-bb97-1746f42bdb1a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IT Health Check - IPO Network" has been conducted by the UK Intellectual Property Office, located at Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport, Wales. This initiative falls under the IT services category with a value of £21,120 and was awarded via a direct procurement method. The contract period started on 13th February 2017 and concluded on 30th March 2017. The procurement process was completed following the tender period, which ended on 25th January 2017, with the award officially noted on 30th January 2017.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in security assessments such as penetration testing and IT health checks. Firms with a strong background in consulting, software development, and IT support would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as evidenced by the detailed requirements for this project. The established relationship with the awarded supplier, Evolve Secure Solutions, underscores the competitive nature of these contracts, highlighting the need for businesses to demonstrate exceptional capabilities in the relevant areas.

## Notice

To conduct a detailed Penetration Test and IT Health Check (ITHC) of the IPO Network infrastructure & applications as hosted by IPO at Concept House, Newport and link to Companies House, Cardiff and Abbey Orchard Street, London within CESG Guidelines, using a CHECK Green Light Team. The work is to be undertaken by a CHECK Team Leader, supported as necessary by CHECK Team Members.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f0cecb-a430-4854-a62c-67ba2702d891 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2017 - 30 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,120 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVOLVE SECURE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2017 at 14:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f0cecb-a430-4854-a62c-67ba2702d891
- 23 Feb 2017 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f0cecb-a430-4854-a62c-67ba2702d891

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f0cecb-a430-4854-a62c-67ba2702d891
  13th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98a8fe70-2c20-42c0-a098-f5f12748cdf8
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c30de6a-fd5b-428a-9255-e27fde38a8c5
  Supplier Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afc6db2f-6f70-419c-b3e4-949c9289115d
  Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18d1bcbc-e6da-4c46-a9b0-3b650b6ca9b0
  Award Letter

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