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title: "OS Email ITHC"
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# OS Email ITHC

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d7e7182-7a2a-44db-88a2-bee21f069ac1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "OS Email ITHC" has been completed. This tender, led by Digital Defence Limited (located in Northampton, England), falls under the Technical Support Services industry category. The project is aimed at conducting IT Health Checks (ITHCs) for the OS Enterprise Email to ensure security compliance before connecting to the Defence network. The contracting authority utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 25 May 2024, the contract award date on 20 May 2024, and the contract period running from 28 May 2024 to 31 March 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £128,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT support services, particularly SMEs, given the suitability criteria specified. With the contract awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, those in the IT security sector can observe the requirements and standards applied in this procurement process to better position themselves for similar opportunities. Businesses equipped to handle rigorous security checks and ensure compliance with defence network standards would find this type of tender particularly beneficial for growth and partnership within the UK defence sector.

## Notice

The OS Enterprise Email will need to conduct one ITHCs as part of its external assurance for accreditation. This is to ensure the platform's security is fit for purpose before connecting to the Defence network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f19ac19-e5f1-4843-92fa-b79c165d4ab9 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,000 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f19ac19-e5f1-4843-92fa-b79c165d4ab9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f19ac19-e5f1-4843-92fa-b79c165d4ab9
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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