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title: "IT Health Check - IPO Network"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f62131a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2017-06-13"
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# IT Health Check - IPO Network

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f62131a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office is seeking a supplier to conduct an IT Health Check and detailed Penetration Test for the IPO Network, covering locations in Newport, Cardiff, and London. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £22,900. The tender was published on the 17th of November 2015, and the contract is set to commence on the 23rd of November 2015, concluding by the 11th of December 2015. The classification for the services required falls under Computer audit and testing services, and it is anticipated that this process will primarily attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and network services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive audits and health checks within the specified timeframe. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity measures, specifically those qualified under the CHECK scheme, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. It is an excellent chance for SMEs in the technology sector to broaden their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a government agency.

## 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/e5a273a6-2e2b-4e36-8257-7bd910748cb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2015 - 11 Dec 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,900 |
| 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 | 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 | GOTHAM DIGITAL SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2017 at 13:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a273a6-2e2b-4e36-8257-7bd910748cb7
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a273a6-2e2b-4e36-8257-7bd910748cb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a273a6-2e2b-4e36-8257-7bd910748cb7
  13th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b8b9d1b-6910-47a2-a313-b8b4805f3001
  Supplier clarifications 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81e7e2b7-fa9a-45cf-814e-dbde4dda73ed
  IT-2015-081 award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9dd4cc8-a9f3-4676-956c-68c7916c6318
  IT-2015-081 Invitation to Quote document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2742405-e095-4bb2-b0e0-5c05b0ccca89
  Supplier clarifications 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db2deb2a-caac-4a17-a8bd-12519044c74b
  IT-2015-081 proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0de127a-0f71-4907-9582-64db0018ffc0
  IT-2015-081 award letter

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