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title: "C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52474a94-9aa9-4ee7-9eff-e872b6685289"
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buyer: "NHSBSA"
published: "2024-08-23"
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# C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024

Buyer: NHSBSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52474a94-9aa9-4ee7-9eff-e872b6685289

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has awarded a contract titled "C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024" for IT Health Check (ITHC) and penetration testing services. The contract, valued at £900,000, involves delivering these services globally from a single preferred supplier, Forfend Information Security Ltd, with work packages being called off via Statements of Work. The procurement falls under the IT services category (CPV 72000000) and involves a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 20th August 2024 to 19th August 2027, and the award was officially made on 22nd August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, particularly those offering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Firms with a strong track record in IT security testing and penetration services would be well-suited to engage in this lucrative contract, which could foster business growth and expand their client base across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond.

## Notice

The contract covers the provision of IT Health Check (ITHC)/penetration testing services from a single preferred supplier. The maximum value is PS900,000 with individual work packages being called off via Statements of Work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55ef1b46-26d4-4be5-8d41-26b82639c0b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | NHSBSA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55ef1b46-26d4-4be5-8d41-26b82639c0b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55ef1b46-26d4-4be5-8d41-26b82639c0b5
  23rd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/619360d4-aecb-478b-a11f-5daeb9787751
  W44503 IT Health Check Service - Contract v1_Redacted

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