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title: "IT Health Check (PSN)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754492"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-08"
---

# IT Health Check (PSN)

Buyer: CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754492

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## Summary

The Clackmannanshire Council has recently awarded a contract for an "IT Health Check (PSN)" service. The buying organisation sought a CREST-certified security specialist to conduct comprehensive IT health checks and penetration tests. The tender, which falls under the services category, had a tender period from 5th February 2024 to 5th August 2024. The awarded contract valued at £14,700 was granted to Arculus Limited on 31st January 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for cybersecurity firms to engage with the public sector. Businesses specialising in data network support services and computer network services may find this tender particularly appealing. The Clackmannanshire Council's commitment to IT security and certification aligns well with service providers aiming to enhance their reputation and expand their client base in the sector.

## Notice

We seek the expertise of a CREST certified security specialist to conduct a comprehensive IT Health Check (ITHC) and penetration test. An output will be theThe ITHC report, providing a comprehensive overview, including a clear summary of identified issues, types, and severities. Authors of the report will be detailed, and the report will offer insights into the background, scope, and context of the health check. Vulnerabilities will be accurately identified, explained, and associated with actionable remedial solutions. The output report will be in PDF or MS Word format and an additional file in CSV / MS Excel format so risks can be uploaded into our in house service desk application for action and remediation activities. The report may be submitted to NCSC to support a request for PSN Certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500440 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,700 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ANGUS COUNCIL; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; FERGUSLIE PARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE; GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NHS FIFE; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH COURTS & TRIBUNAL SERVICE; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Clackmannanshire |
| Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 55 |
| Supplier names | ; AAB CONSULTING; ABB; APPLETON WOODS; ARCULUS; ARDMORE POINT; ARTSCAPE GARDENS; BDO; BELL GROUP; BLAKE STEVENSON; BRAW CLAN; BSL INTERIORS; CANON (UK; CARAT; CARL ZEISS; CHIENE + TAIT; CHINA-BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL; CISION GROUP; CLYDEVIEW JOINERY; COSMOS PROJECTS; EKOSGEN; EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS; HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; IEG4; INVOTRA; JAMES FREW; JAMES HALLAM LTD T/A CCRS BROKERS; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; LORIEN RESOURCING; MGB PLASTICS; OCS GROUP; PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES; POLICY SCRIBE; RESOLUTION MEDIATION; RF BROWN CONTAINERS; SCIAMED; SOFTCAT; SOLOCO; STORM EVIRONMENTAL; TAYLOR TREES; TAZIKER INDUSTRIAL; TEXO GROUP; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE LUNAR WORKS; THE TAYLOR CLARKE PARTNERSHIP; TIMBERLAKE CONSULTANTS; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT; UNIWARE SYSTEMS; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; VOLUNTARY ACTION SOUTH AYRSHIRE; WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE; WHY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315100 - Data network support services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 10:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500440

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk
- http://www.fpha.org.uk/
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- http://www.thebank.scot
- https://consumer.scot/
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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