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title: "IT Healthcheck 2024 - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-04"
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# IT Healthcheck 2024 - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84877ff0-5e6f-49a6-b906-46e9d1d88eea

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for an "IT Healthcheck 2024" contract as part of renewing its PSN Certification, due on 26th March 2025. The procurement, classified under the IT services category, was carried out using an open procedure. Proposals were sought exclusively from NCSC approved CHECK companies to ensure the council’s external and internal systems are safeguarded. The contract, valued at GBP 8,400, was awarded to Forfend Information Security Limited. Key dates include an award date of 2nd September 2024, with the contract starting on 9th September 2024 and ending on 31st December 2024. The services are to be delivered across several locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and compliance, particularly those approved by NCSC CHECK. With a modest contract value and a specific timeframe, it is well-suited for SMEs with capabilities in network infrastructure and system security testing. Businesses that provide consultancy and IT services aimed at preventing unauthorised access and ensuring security compliance can leverage this opportunity to not only expand their portfolio but also establish a working relationship with a reputable public sector organisation like Worcestershire County Council.

## Notice

The Council's PSN Certification is due for renewal on the 26th March 2025. As part of the process of renewing this the Council must submit its most recent IT Healthcheck (ITHC). The ITHC will provide assurance that the Council's external systems are protected from unauthorised access or change, and they do not provide an unauthorised entry point into systems that consume PSN services. Furthermore, the internal systems will be tested to provide further assurance that no significant weaknesses exist on network infrastructure or individual systems that could allow one internal device to intentionally or unintentionally impact on the security of another. The Council is only seeking proposals from NCSC approved CHECK companies to deliver this year's ITHC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11c3209-6fc0-499f-83c5-03c03e8460b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,400 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| 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

- 4 Sep 2024 at 08:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11c3209-6fc0-499f-83c5-03c03e8460b1
- 4 Sep 2024 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11c3209-6fc0-499f-83c5-03c03e8460b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11c3209-6fc0-499f-83c5-03c03e8460b1
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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