Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-f949-73bb-af3b-fcdfa1495a6d/it-health-check awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # IT Health Check [The National Archives](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-archives) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 18 Sept 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender As defined by the Cabinet Office, the National Archives (TNA) requires an annual IT health check to be carried out as part of the accreditation process to the PSN. CHECK scheme certified testers, cleared to SC level, will be required to test TNA’s internal and external facing systems. The testing should commence as soon as possible. External testing must comprise: • Testing of our VPN (Juniper) and mobile device solutions (AirWatch and Blackberry) • Internet facing web servers • Perimeter firewalls (1 HA firewall pair) Internal testing must comprise: • Desktop and server build and configuration, and network management security (our builds include Windows 7, Server 2008 and 2012 R2) • Patching at operating system, application and firmware level • Configuration of remote access solutions (as before, Juniper, Blackberry and AirWatch) • Build and Configuration of laptops and other mobile devices such as phones and tablets used for remote access • Internal security gateway configuration (2 HA firewall pairs) • Wireless network configuration We intend to provide access to around 120 devices covering our entire estate, this will include Desktops, servers, thin clients, iPads and Blackberrys. The report provided to TNA must meet the following criteria: • It should provide details of the individuals involved in the ITHC • The report should communicate the background, scope and context of the health check in full • Vulnerabilities should be accurately identified and explained • Each identified vulnerability should be associated with a remedial solution. The remedial solution should not be seen as the sole method for reducing the risk - a short-term remedial action may be appropriate until such time that a strategic fix can be put in place. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d7b26c70-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The National Archives: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-archives) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor) [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s)