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title: "2021-064 IT Health Checks"
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# 2021-064 IT Health Checks

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e668a34-9c35-42af-a7b0-dbcf301d7c6c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "2021-064 IT Health Checks" is being conducted by Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London. This contract falls under the services category and pertains to the technical testing of IT systems. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was awarded on 13th July 2021 with a total contract value of £200,000. The contract period runs from 12th July 2021 to 11th July 2025, and the primary purpose is to ensure secure systems and applications for processing customer and government data through penetration testing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security, software testing, and technical consultancy services. Companies that provide services related to penetration testing, technical analyses, and infrastructure assessments are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors may find this a particularly promising avenue for growth, given the emphasis on maintaining robust IT security measures in the public sector.

## Notice

Ofgem is under an obligation to provide secure systems and applications when controlling and processing customer and government data. Therefore, a penetration test (IT Health Check) needs to be conducted before a new application is released. The purpose of an IT health check, or more commonly known as "penetration test" is to provide Ofgem with the necessary assurances for technical projects and IT infrastructure/networks. The ITHC's conducted under this contract will cover all aspects of Ofgem's current IT estate including Infrastructure, Network, Application and Device pen tests and where applicable must be carried out by a CHECK Team Leader.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d5b949-933c-4f9c-8650-6a67614799f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT; PEN TEST PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48986000 - Program testing software package
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72254000 - Software testing
- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d5b949-933c-4f9c-8650-6a67614799f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d5b949-933c-4f9c-8650-6a67614799f8
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT162832
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

## Provenance

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