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title: "Information Assurance Review - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2019-04-29"
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# Information Assurance Review - AWARD

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04119a70-34a4-4506-9559-1822f1b6d6f5

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed the procurement process for an Independent Information Assurance Review (IIAR) titled "Information Assurance Review - AWARD". This tender, classified under the industry category of computer testing services, focused on evaluating the security of the Census Rehearsal across various regions, including the UK. The tender period concluded on 4 February 2019, and the contract was awarded to Bridewell Consulting with a contract duration from 20 March 2019 to 20 September 2019. The buying organisation is located at Government Buildings, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP10 8XG, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer audit services and network services to engage in security assessments vital for governmental operations. Companies that provide IT consulting, cyber security, and technological audit services, particularly SMEs, would be well-placed to explore similar contracts in the future. By leveraging expertise in information security and regulatory compliance, businesses can position themselves to meet the demands of public procurement projects in the public sector.

## Notice

The scope of the work is an overarching Independent Information Assurance Review (IIAR) of the security of the Census Rehearsal covering the people, process and technology used to deliver this for the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) and the National Records of Scotland (NRS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5346c0c7-2cee-43e5-8ad2-06b9c9483387 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDEWELL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2019 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5346c0c7-2cee-43e5-8ad2-06b9c9483387

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5346c0c7-2cee-43e5-8ad2-06b9c9483387
  29th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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