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Security testing and review of NSI Rainbow MS3 environment

NS&I

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NS&I has awarded the contract for the "Security testing and review of NSI Rainbow MS3 environment" to Bridewell Consulting Limited. This project falls under the investigation and security services industry category and includes assessments of identity and access management, endpoint and device security, email and phishing protection, data security, security monitoring, zero trust, and network security. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective method. The contract, which is based in England, specifically in the regions of London and Yorkshire and the Humber, began on 14 March 2025 and is set to conclude on 24 April 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale security firms specializing in comprehensive security assessments. Businesses with expertise in identity and access management, endpoint security, data protection, and network security are well-suited for such contracts. The awarded contract demonstrates the buyer's (NS&I) commitment to maintaining robust security systems, providing an excellent reference for security firms looking to expand their portfolio with high-profile clients in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security testing and review of NSI Rainbow MS3 environment

Notice Description

***Contract Awarded*** NS&I Security would like a provider to assess the following (not exhaustive): Identity & Access Management (IAM) Assessment Endpoint & Device Security Assessment Email & Phishing Protection Assessment Data Security & Data Protection Assessment Security Monitoring & SIEM Assessment Zero Trust & Network Security Assessment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20d6522-e865-4997-83d4-f7c40c783b4d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79714100 - Tracing system services

79714110 - Absconder-tracing services

79715000 - Patrol services

79716000 - Identification badge release services

79720000 - Investigation services

79721000 - Detective agency services

79722000 - Graphology services

79723000 - Waste analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 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
NS&I
Contact Name
Emma Wood
Contact Email
emma.wood@nsandi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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