Planning

Bring Your Own Device for Desktop Operating Systems

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Planning

27 May 2025 at 15:01

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solution to support desktop operating systems. The tender, identified as "Bring Your Own Device for Desktop Operating Systems" and classified under IT services, aims to secure a solution for approximately 50 to 100 devices with a focus on compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus standards. This initiative includes the integration of multiple desktop applications such as Microsoft Outlook and Teams. The procurement is targeted towards service providers in the IT industry, ideally those capable of delivering solutions compliant with cybersecurity regulations. Suppliers interested must register by 4th June 2025, with the future notice date projected for 14th July 2025. The project location is in the region of Edinburgh, UKM75.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those experienced in implementing secure BYOD solutions across diverse operating systems. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity, especially ones that can ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus standards, would be well-positioned to capitalise on this project. Service providers that can offer robust device management and security features, such as remote wiping capabilities and application-controlled access, are ideal candidates. The emphasis on creating a secure and compliant BYOD environment means this procurement process is strategically significant for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector IT contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bring Your Own Device for Desktop Operating Systems

Notice Description

HES are running a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) project and are looking for a BYOD solution to provide BYOD to several desktops and laptops that run Desktop Operating Systems (estimated at between 50 and 100 devices).

Lot Information

Lot 1

HES are running a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) project and are looking for a BYOD solution to provide BYOD to several desktops and laptops that run Desktop Operating Systems (estimated between 50 and 100 devices). Currently we have been allowing access to a number of cloud services via web browsers but this method of delivery is not compliant with our security certification standards. The primary objective of this configuration is to ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus (currently on Version Willow). We require a solution that will accommodate Windows OS and would like it, if possible, to support MAC OS. In addition to meeting CE+ compliance standards the ideal configuration must: - Automatically block access to Corporate Systems when the device becomes non-compliant. - Automatically re-enable access to Corporate Systems when the device becomes compliant. - Only allow access to Corporate Systems and data through specific Controlled Applications. The current list of applications is: - Microsoft Outlook (Email) - Microsoft Outlook (Calendar) - Microsoft Teams - Microsoft SharePoint (HES Site) - Service Now (Now Mobile App). - Oracle Fusion Application - Prevent the user from saving any Corporate Data outside of these applications. - Allow a HES Administrator to remotely wipe all Corporate Applications and data from the Device (manually offboard). And, in addition to meeting CE+ compliance standards the ideal configuration should: - Allow a user with an active HES AD Account to self-enrol for BYOD but require HES approval as a step (to ensure that they accept the terms of use and that the cost is agreed internally). - Authenticate the device without requiring daily MFA (MFA may be part of enrolment). The configuration and device must not: - Connect directly to the HES VPN or HES Corporate Wi-Fi. Once deployed, management of any solution should be managed by HES (the requirement is for configuration of the service).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052742
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027838-2025
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

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
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.flockhart@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

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