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title: "IT Health Check - IPO Network"
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buyer: "UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
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# IT Health Check - IPO Network

Buyer: UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cc92f61-2973-445f-bc9d-bcc925d53937

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IT Health Check - IPO Network" was conducted by the UK Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, Wales. The procurement category falls under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender, initiated as a direct award, had its deadline for submissions on 16th September 2016, with the contract period commencing on 3rd October 2016 and concluding on 1st November 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £14,960, is now complete, and the winning supplier for this project was Evolve Secure Solutions.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, notably those that can provide in-depth infrastructure assessments and security checks. Businesses with experience in leading CHECK Green Light Teams or those familiar with CESG Guidelines would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such projects can enhance a business's portfolio and establish a stronger presence in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

To conduct a detailed IT Health Check (ITHC) of the IPO Network infrastructure and associated infrastructure that connects to the PSN as hosted by IPO at Concept House, Newport and Companies House, Cardiff 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 and it is intended to give disclosure to enable the team to do their work in the most effective manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255c7b04-c4e2-49ab-8b2f-cac53724105d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2016 - 1 Nov 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,960 |
| 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 | UK 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 | EVOLVE SECURE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2017 at 13:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255c7b04-c4e2-49ab-8b2f-cac53724105d
- 8 Feb 2017 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255c7b04-c4e2-49ab-8b2f-cac53724105d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255c7b04-c4e2-49ab-8b2f-cac53724105d
  13th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6e4792b-1a60-4da0-a5fd-7aa98ceadc0d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad58aafd-1233-470f-9e7c-d41ba40b0d39
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cf7881d-b9a5-46a6-ae6f-cb6a6179322e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79f5c187-afec-4d65-9ffe-a194dc30ed74

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