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title: "Census 2021 Independent Security Healthcheck - AWARD"
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# Census 2021 Independent Security Healthcheck - AWARD

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b90dc3df-23e1-4191-a990-1bc0152d1f6c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Census 2021 Independent Security Healthcheck" was completed by the Office for National Statistics, which is dedicated to ensuring the security of population data essential for national and local policy-making. The award was made following a selective tendering method, with a contract value of £108,000. The contract period is from 28th September 2020 to 31st March 2021, and the tender period concluded on 24th August 2020. This procurement falls under the category of computer audit services and serves addresses across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer audit services, particularly those with experience in security assessments and confidentiality assurance for sensitive data. Companies positioned to compete should be adept in compliance with data protection regulations and have a proven track record in providing secure service audits, especially in contexts involving public sector data management. The successful supplier for this contract was Bridewell Consulting, indicating the competitive nature of this procurement landscape.

## Notice

Population statistics are vital to our country, nationally, locally and within communities. Once every ten years the census provides an opportunity to build a detailed and comprehensive picture of the nation. The census is for everyone. The whole population has the chance to provide the information which can help to ensure their communities are well served. Only the census provides consistent statistics for both small areas and small population groups across England and Wales. When combined with data from similar censuses taken in Scotland and Northern Ireland it provides a picture for the United Kingdom. All this information is the foundation for national and local policy, for planning and for targeting resources. Without this national and local information on the population, people's characteristics, education, working life and health, our public services and businesses cannot properly serve our communities. The general public have to have confidence that the information they provide to ONS, as part of their census return, is secure. This procurement seeks to provide that assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00558441-c0e6-43da-afe3-75c20df46219 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO15 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Fareham |
| Electoral ward | Titchfield |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDEWELL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72810000 - Computer audit services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2020 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00558441-c0e6-43da-afe3-75c20df46219

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00558441-c0e6-43da-afe3-75c20df46219
  10th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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