---
title: "C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ad3a"
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# C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ad3a

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "C303659 IT Health Check Service 2024" contract, under the CPV classification 72000000, involving IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract specifically covers IT health check and penetration testing services, with a maximum value of £900,000. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without prior publication, using the Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System. This process, completed on 22 August 2024, resulted in an award to Forfend Information Security Ltd, located in Birmingham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security, particularly those focusing on health check and penetration testing services. SMEs featured prominently in the bidding process, with 87.5% of the bidders being small or medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity and those looking to expand their portfolio in providing IT security assessments can benefit greatly from such contracts. The involvement of 21 suppliers and final selection of 8 bids indicates a competitive environment, making it crucial for interested businesses to demonstrate high-quality service and value for money.

## Notice

The contract covers the provision of IT Health Check (ITHC)/penetration testing services from a single preferred supplier. The maximum value is PS900,000 with individual work packages being called off via Statements of Work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the provision of IT Health Check (ITHC)/penetration testing services from a single preferred supplier. The maximum value is PS900,000 with individual work packages being called off via Statements of Work.

Options: The tender award criteria was based on price, quality, and social value.

### Procurement Information

A procurement was conducted via the Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System. Requirements were drafted alongside Technology colleagues and a shortlist of 27 suppliers. Of these suppliers, 21 suppliers responded to the tender notification. Of these, 8 suppliers submitted bids for evaluation.

A further competition was then undertaken, with 8 of the 21 possible suppliers submitting a complete bid. 87.5% of the bidders were SMEs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033542-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033542-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forfendinfosec.com
- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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