---
title: "Award of the Provision of IT Health Checks in Caerphilly CBC"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144372"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144372.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-12"
---

# Award of the Provision of IT Health Checks in Caerphilly CBC

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144372

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a contract to Forfend Information Security Ltd for the provision of IT Health Checks (ITHC) on the Council’s IT systems. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting computer support and consultancy, computer network services, and computer audit and testing services. The contract was in the award stage as of 12 November 2024, following the tender process that closed on 20 September 2024. The contract was signed on 8 October 2024 and these health checks will ensure compliance with the Public Services Network Code of Connection (PSN CoCo). The activities will be conducted remotely, with the reports to be delivered within four weeks post-completion. Caerphilly CBC’s Procurement Office, located at Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, plays a key role in promoting regional contracting opportunities.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in IT systems security and compliance services. Given the requirement for CHECK accreditation, businesses with proven expertise in computer network services and security assessments are well-suited to compete. The well-defined procurement process, including a clear eligibility criterion and an open procurement method, ensures a competitive landscape, attracting quality processes and services from qualified suppliers. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive IT health assessments, maintaining high compliance standards, and providing detailed, accurate reports would find this contract particularly advantageous in showcasing and expanding their service capabilities.

## Notice

Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) has awarded a contract for a CHECK-accredited supplier to perform an IT Health Check (ITHC) on the Council's IT systems to fulfil the current requirements of the Public Services Network Code of Connection (PSN CoCo).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144372 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 09:54 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144372
- 5 Sep 2024 at 15:48 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144372

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk

## Provenance

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