Planning

Safenet 2 Factor Authentication Upgrade

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Jun 2017 at 16:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is initiating the tender process for the "Safenet 2 Factor Authentication Upgrade" project, focused on enhancing security through a new Multi-Factor Authentication solution. The procurement falls under the Information Technology services category and will cover locations in Manchester and London. The planned procurement budget amounts to £100,000, and significant dates include an information gathering meeting scheduled for 20th June 2017, with the tender publication anticipated by the end of June 2017. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period expected to commence on 26th July 2017 and concluding on 27th October 2017.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the growing field of IT security services. Companies that offer solutions for Multi-Factor Authentication, including options such as physical tokens, software-based solutions, and biometric systems, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the GMC at this stage could facilitate partnerships and growth within the public sector market, especially for those keen on securing contracts with high-profile organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safenet 2 Factor Authentication Upgrade

Notice Description

The GMC is looking to procure a new (MFA) Multi Factor Authentication solution, to increase security when accessing GMC systems remotely. GMC currently use the Safenet Safeword MFA solution when staff are connecting using Citrix. GMC would require the solution to cover 1,100 staff accessing the following services: 1. Citrix 2. Outlook Web Access 3. LiveLink Extranet 4. VPN 5. Cloud/SaaS We are looking to hold information gathering meetings at our Manchester office on Tuesday 20/06/2017 and we would like to cover the following topics: 1. Advantages and Disadvantages of each type of solution e.g. physical, software, biometric etc. 2. Demonstration of the different types of tokens for GMC staff to test the usability. 3. How the solution can be managed and controlled from within the IS department, including the process to allocate and revoke tokens. To book one of the 1.5 hour slots, please email the Procurement Team at gmctenders@gmc-uk.org We will operate on a first come first served basis. Please be aware that time slots are extremely limited and are likely to fill up very quickly. We anticipate that the tender will be published towards the end of June 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfb0912-1ff4-426b-b9b7-9c63d9014469
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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