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title: "PSN Code of Connection IT Health Check"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# PSN Code of Connection IT Health Check

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b22a9832-0108-4d22-8182-6f373ee9f242

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## Summary

North East Lincolnshire Council is procuring a Penetration Testing Partner for the "PSN Code of Connection IT Health Check" to ensure the security and compliance of its internal and external systems. This tender is classified under the services category with a specific focus on Networks and related areas. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, is currently in the Award stage, having completed on 20th June 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 26th June 2017 and will last for two years, with the possibility of extending for up to four years, and has a value of £50,000 with a minimum threshold of £30,000. The delivery location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, network services, and related fields. Companies that comprehend the nuances of penetration testing and can demonstrate their capability to secure sensitive data would be particularly well-suited to compete. There is an encouragement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for innovative firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council (the "Authority") are procuring a Penetration Testing Partner that will carry out a comprehensive IT Health Check ("ITHC") to meet the requirements of and support their PSN Code of Connection ("CoCo") Annual Submissions. The ITHC should aim to provide assurance that the Authorities internal and external systems are protected from unauthorised access or change, and they do not provide an unauthorised entry point into systems including those that consume PSN services. The Contract is expected to commence on 15th June 2017 and shall be effective initially for a period of two years with an option to extend subject to satisfactory performance for a further two periods of one year taking the Contract term to a maximum of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69ca227-6921-44c0-ac1a-29653f7a584a |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2017 - 25 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SCUNTHORPE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN16 1AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens |
| Westminster constituency | Scunthorpe |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PGI - PROTECTION GROUP INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2017 at 11:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69ca227-6921-44c0-ac1a-29653f7a584a
- 5 May 2017 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69ca227-6921-44c0-ac1a-29653f7a584a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69ca227-6921-44c0-ac1a-29653f7a584a
  5th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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