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UK SBS - PS21262 - Provision of Services to Review the Smart Energy Metering Device Cyber Security Assurance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Mar 2022 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to the provision of cyber security review services for Smart Energy Metering Devices, conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The project, titled "Provision of Services to Review the Smart Energy Metering Device Cyber Security Assurance," falls under the research and development consultancy services industry category. The procurement method utilised was selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 24 February 2022 and extends until 31 May 2022, with the notice of award issued on 25 March 2022. The contractual value stands at £68,000.04, with delivery occurring at SW1H 0ET, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cyber security, business analysis, or research consultancy, particularly those with experience in smart technology or energy sectors. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity well-suited, given the targeted nature of the requirements and the engagement with key industry stakeholders such as BEIS and NCSC. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to device assurance and security architecture will be particularly competitive in this process.

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Notice Title

UK SBS - PS21262 - Provision of Services to Review the Smart Energy Metering Device Cyber Security Assurance

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 Framework. Brief Description of Requirement: To summarise, we require specialist cyber security, business analysis, stakeholder engagement and device assurance scheme design capabilities to: * Review current device assurance arrangement for Smart Metering. The review should include: - Detailed engagement with BEIS, SSC and NCSC to capture key stakeholder views on the current scheme, what is working well and how it can be improved. We would expect the work to identify the key strategic drivers, priorities and challenges of the scheme. - An assessment of the efficacy of the current approach in supporting the wider requirements, and continued evolution, of the smart meter security architecture. A particular focus of this element of the work will be managing change (both in terms of new operational requirements and evolving security requirements that impact device assurance). - Review and analyse feedback received as part of the recent SSC survey (which will be provided to the successful contractor). - Review other relevant assurance (both national and international) schemes to assess if lessons can be learned This aspect of the work should also include an assessment of the applicability of the NCSC's Principles Based Assurance approach. - Review of the current governance approach for device assurance within the wider context of its role in supporting the Smart Metering ecosystem, including risk-based decision making, assurance maintenance, re-certification of devices and the operational aspects of the scheme. * Produce a final report for NCSC, BEIS and SSC, summarising how the current scheme is supporting the requirements of smart metering, its ability to accommodate changes to the scheme and setting out actionable recommendations for improvement and evolution. * Present findings in a summarised version at various stakeholder meetings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb62ed71-34cd-4956-9f4b-465be1535a3b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2022 - 31 May 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE (UK

Further Information

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