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title: "IT Health Check"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# IT Health Check

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a60fb43-0c94-4ac9-b4e4-758b846e2e5d

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "IT Health Check" aimed at maintaining PSN compliance and ensuring their network is free of cyber vulnerabilities. The services fall under the IT services consultancy category, with specific classifications in hardware consultancy, software programming, data services, internet services, and more. The contract was awarded to NTA Monitor Limited, an SME based in Essex, for an amount of £44,625. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with services to be delivered to Northumberland, specifically at the postcode NE61 2EF.

This tender provides an opportunity for growth in the IT services sector, requiring expertise in a variety of IT consultancy areas such as hardware, software, data, and internet services. Businesses experienced in providing IT health checks and maintaining network security standards are well-suited for such requirements. The procurement process being compatible with SMEs and VCSEs enhances opportunities for smaller firms to partake and potentially expand their business dealings with local councils like Northumberland County Council.

## Notice

External IT health to be performed on a yearly basis. This is predominantly to maintain PSN compliance (required for secure financial transactions) and to provide assurance to external partners NCC network is free of cyber vulnerabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723277d8-be31-42c7-a589-cb9b6bd585c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,625 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NTA MONITOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723277d8-be31-42c7-a589-cb9b6bd585c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723277d8-be31-42c7-a589-cb9b6bd585c0
  28th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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