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title: "UCFS IT Health Check"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2017-09-27"
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# UCFS IT Health Check

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de63488b-4de2-443f-a79f-da4299ef215b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract titled "UCFS IT Health Check" for IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £42,000, originates from a competitive open procurement process and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 25th September 2017 and will conclude on 24th September 2018. The tender process was completed as of 31st August 2017, marking the end date for submissions.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and related services. Companies capable of providing regular IT health checks and security testing are especially suited to compete in this tender, as it aligns with their service offerings. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio and establish a relationship with a prominent government department, thereby increasing visibility and credibility in the public procurement market.

## Notice

The UC full service requires regular IT health checks in order to ensure its resilience. This contract includes various methods of testing to ensure the service is secure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd77c909-0c44-4d71-afcd-43556367c762 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2017 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd77c909-0c44-4d71-afcd-43556367c762

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd77c909-0c44-4d71-afcd-43556367c762
  27th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1818afbd-bd44-459a-9ae5-4026f1a44983
  n/a

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