Planning

Quality Assurance - Physical Security Screening Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

30 Jan 2023 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a tender for Quality Assurance - Physical Security Screening Services. This procurement falls under the services category, with a value of 600,000 GBP. The Ministry requires independent assurance for security screening at 355 sites, with a focus on covert physical security search testing. The tender communication indicates a future notice date of 1st April 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses experienced in providing Covert physical security testing across critical national infrastructure. The Ministry of Justice, based in London, will be the buying organisation. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should ensure staff have necessary security clearances and expertise in the field. Businesses looking to grow in the technical testing services sector should consider bidding for this contract to potentially expand their operations and portfolio.

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Notice Title

Quality Assurance - Physical Security Screening Services

Notice Description

HMCTS requires independent assurance that security screening is carried out to an acceptable standard and meets mandatory requirements as laid out in security policy and procedures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) will be publishing a contract notice for a requirement for a Supplier to undertake covert physical security search testing utilising a variety of prohibited items (as agreed with MoJ and HMCTS) at all HM Courts and Tribunals (HMCTS) entrances across the county (approx 355 sites) and selected Head office Buildings. The Authority requires tests to be carried out at 20 Sites per month at random and unpredictable locations. The Supplier will be required to provide access to a secure reporting system to provide near real-time reporting of the tests and provide monthly performance reports utilising the data captured and recommend improvements to processes. The Supplier will also be expected to provide recommendations on industry best-practice and emerging processes and techniques. All staff carrying out penetration testing and working on this contract must be National Security Vetting cleared to a minimum of CTC level, a small number of sites will require SC clearance. Suppliers will need to be able to evidence experience in providing Covert physical security testing across critical national infrastructure. Suppliers are requested to respond to a) to c) set out in II.2.14) Additional information. Responses received to a) to d) will help inform MOJ's procurement. Responses are to be sent to Joanne Dutton at the email address in I.1 Names and addresses. Following responses to this PIN, the Authority reserves the right not to publish the contract notice and to use a different procurement approach. Additional information: a) Would your organisation be likely to bid for such a contract if it were to go to a tender process? b) How long would it take for you to be fully resourced to carry out 20 anonymous tests at random sites nationwide? (Please factor in that CTC vetting takes a minimum of 6 weeks) c) Do you have any additional comments or feedback? d) Would you be willing to obtain CAA QA Assurance accreditation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039bc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002737-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Joanne Dutton
Contact Email
joanne.dutton@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
Not specified

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

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