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title: "The Supply of IT Security and Audit Services"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# The Supply of IT Security and Audit Services

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fd96304-c436-4f87-a5bf-9fe051adf2d1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council involves a tender titled "The Supply of IT Security and Audit Services," falling within the IT services sector (CPV code 72000000). The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 25 January 2018. The initial contract period is two years, starting on 18 February 2018, with the possibility of extending for up to four years in total. The estimated value of the contract is £80,000, with delivery expected at the Council's premises located in Matlock and Darley Dale, England. The procurement method is limited, with competitive quotations being sought below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in IT security and audit. As compliance with ISO27001 and the Cabinet Office's PSN certification is crucial for the Council, businesses with expertise in security assessments and IT infrastructure analysis will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and establish a beneficial partnership with a governmental body.

## Notice

In order to maintain the Council's ISO27001 accreditation and to satisfy the requirements of the Cabinet Office's PSN compliance certification scheme, the Council requires a suitably qualified Contractor that is able to perform security and vulnerability assessments of the IT infrastructure, which operates from the Council's two main data centres, one located at County Hall in Matlock and the other in Shand House in Darley Dale. The initial contract period is 2 years with options to extend for two additional one year periods, taking the total contract term to a maximum of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb18a50-8b52-4d6f-aada-fb4bb45855e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2018 - 18 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2017 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb18a50-8b52-4d6f-aada-fb4bb45855e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb18a50-8b52-4d6f-aada-fb4bb45855e1
  21st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Quote Documents

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