Tender

National Grid Electricity System Operator Customer Identity and Access Management Solution

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

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Planning

10 Dec 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited is actively seeking to procure a Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solution through a tender process under the IT services sector. This procurement is classified within the services category and is being conducted under a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The tender period is set to conclude on 14 January 2022. Interested parties must prepare to submit their Expression of Interest by accessing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via Ariba. The submissions will be delivered electronically, as detailed on the National Grid ESO website.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialised in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and digital identity management. Companies capable of providing comprehensive solutions for user onboarding, authentication, and identity management are particularly well-suited to compete. Eligibility to participate also requires registration in the Achilles Utilities Vendor Database, which facilitates compliance with minimum regulatory requirements, thus broadening the pool of potential suppliers for this essential service to the National Grid ESO.

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Notice Title

National Grid Electricity System Operator Customer Identity and Access Management Solution

Notice Description

National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) is seeking to select a strategic partner to develop and provide a new Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solution. The exact requirements of the CIAM will be mapped out as part of the engagement, which will be carried out via the "Negotiated Procedure" as defined by the Utilities Contract regulations 2016.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) is seeking to select a strategic partner to develop and deliver a new Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solution. The exact requirements of the CIAM will need to be mapped as part of the engagement, which will be carried out via the "Negotiated Procedure" process as defined by the Utilities Contract regulations 2016. Although exact requirements will be provided as part of the event, some key capabilities that the CIAM will need to provide include: * user onboarding to start the digital relationship * progressive profiling and user access control and role management * user authentication, including multi-factor and adaptive authentication * seamless account activation and deactivation process * simplified identity management * single sign-on * account protection, such as fraud detection, brute-force protection) * consent preferences, marketing preferences and privacy management * omni-channel support * scalability and high availability * potential data migration * security audits, security logging and reporting The CIAM will integrate with a number of system types, including, but not limited to: * internal and cloud-based user identity stores and directory services (e.g. Microsoft Active Directory). * a digital experience platform (DXP) that will host the NGESO corporate website * customer relationship management (CRM) systems (e.g. Salesforce) * internal and cloud hosted digital platforms * marketing solutions (e.g. Google analytics, Salesforce etc) * fraud detection and identity proofing solutions * content management systems (CMS) e.g. Sharepoint, Drupal and others * data platform services hosted in the cloud (e.g. Azure, AWS, OCI etc) as well as on-premise data centres Note: A DXP solution is being procured via a separate tendering process, that will replace our current corporate website (nationalgrideso.com) as the single point of access for all ESO data and digital engagements. Additional information: 11.2.14.1 Expression of Interest: Please indicate your expression of interest and request to access a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire by email to chris.smedley@nationalgrid.com 11.2.14.2 Pre-request to be eligible to participate Interested participants will to access the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) of the process via Ariba. Participants successfully selected to continue through to the RFP negotiated procedure pahse must be registered on the Achilles Utilities Vendor Data Dase (UVDB) system. UVDB is used to pre-qualify our suppliers to ensure they meet the minimum legal and regulatory requirements in order to contract with NGESO. UVDB is the utility industry pre-qualification system, used by the utilities sector in the UK to manage risk within the supply chain and comply with EU regulations. Joining UVDB as a supplier provides your organisation with an opportunity to showcase your capabilities and access multiple contract opportunities by completing a single Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). UVDB is used ny many utility buyer organisations. If you are already registered with UVDB you only need to register under UVDB code 2.1.3 Software Support Services. If you are not currently registered this can be done by registering at: https://www.achilles.com/community/uvdb/ You will then need to register under UVDB code 2,1,3 Software Support Services. The Pre-Qualification Questionnaire will be issued via Ariba following closure of this PIN in January 2022 and must be returned by the deadline stipulated within. Please note this date is and and be subject to change. Only Suppliers that are successful at the Pre-qualification stage will be invited to participate in the Tender Event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fff6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030847-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Chris Smedley
Contact Email
chris.smedley@nationalgrid.com
Contact Phone
+44 7824704770

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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