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title: "Security, Architectural & Health Check Services for Universal Credit and Working Age"
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# Security, Architectural & Health Check Services for Universal Credit and Working Age

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be8f846c-50a0-4661-af52-912849d57bc1

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the tendering process for the provision of Security, Architectural & Health Check Services for Universal Credit and Working Age Digital units, under the GCloud13 framework. This IT services contract, valued at £3,750,000, covers consulting, software development, internet activities, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted through a selective, framework agreement call-off method. The contract period runs from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2025, with services to be delivered primarily in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of providing specialized IT services, including security and architectural health checks. Firms with expertise in the cybersecurity sector will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, Cyber Security Specialist, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Manchester, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to benefit from such public sector opportunities.

## Notice

GCloud13 competition for provision of Security, Architectural & Health Check Services to the Working Age and Universal Credit Digital units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f60ce06-b391-41f7-af2e-91498912ac9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 13:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f60ce06-b391-41f7-af2e-91498912ac9a
- 28 Apr 2023 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f60ce06-b391-41f7-af2e-91498912ac9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f60ce06-b391-41f7-af2e-91498912ac9a
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01f8aa72-7699-4938-b22b-603f679b0477
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