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IT Health Check

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has conducted a procurement process for an annual IT Health Check, categorised under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement was executed through a selective method known as a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18 September 2015. The contract, amounting to £19,500, commenced on 1 October 2015 and is set to expire on 31 March 2016. The services are to be delivered in London, specifically to their location in Richmond, TW9 4DU, ensuring all necessary internal and external systems are examined for vulnerabilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and consultancy, particularly those that can provide CHECK scheme certified testers with appropriate SC-level clearance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within this sector may find themselves well-suited to compete, as the procurement encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers while emphasising the importance of accurately identifying vulnerabilities and proposing effective remedial solutions. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive IT health checks across varying devices and systems will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Health Check

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7b26c70-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e57c0f91-7f1f-4466-86e6-dda8ecacb562
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 201510 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 6-12 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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