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title: "Host, manage, maintain and running of The National Security Vetting SystemHost, manage, maintain and running of The National Security Vetting System"
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# Host, manage, maintain and running of The National Security Vetting SystemHost, manage, maintain and running of The National Security Vetting System

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24d23ee5-d836-4210-a8cb-4e03e7948ab4

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for hosting, managing, maintaining, and running The National Security Vetting System (NSVS) to CGI IT UK Ltd. The contract value is £47,544,143 in GBP. The contract period will start on 1st March 2024 and continue until 29th February 2028. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The National Security Vetting System is a critical security system used by the UK government and requires highly secure management due to facing sophisticated attacks by nation-states. The NSVS service includes features such as service governance, IT infrastructure management, hosting services, and security monitoring.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in industry-specific software development services and compliance software development services. Businesses capable of providing services related to service governance, IT infrastructure management, hosting services, and security monitoring would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Cabinet Office, based in London, is the buying organization for this contract, with their contact person being Jack Moss. The contract was awarded on 18th December 2023, following the completion of the Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice and associated standstill period. The contract aims to enhance performance management, reporting, and delivery model to provide value for money commercial solutions.

## Notice

This Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the provisions of services to host, manage, maintain and run Cabinet Office's UK Security Vetting (UKSV) Agency's National Security Vetting System (NSVS). This is a direct award for the services provided by the incumbent (CGI IT UK Ltd.) in the running of the existing NSVS, which is a critical security system used by HMG and a significant component of this legacy system's Intellectual Property (IP) is owned by the incumbent. The NSVS sits in a highly secured accredited environment. The proposed Contract will commence 1 March 2024 and continue for a period of 48 months through 29 February 2028. The Authority intends to enter into the Contract as set out after Tuesday 9 January 2024, on conclusion of this VEAT notice and the associated voluntary standstill period, which has been voluntarily extended to account for the Christmas and New Year period. This legacy system is circa 10 years old and required transformation. The transformation programme to develop a new vetting system is separately being considered by UKSV. NSVS is faced by highly sophisticated attacks conducted by nation-states with near-limitless resources. A complex set of specific requirements are needed to help keep NSVS (and more importantly the vetting data that it holds) safe and secure, which are being developed as part of the planning for a replacement system and service. The current system is held in a high trust environment in the MoD estate, accredited to a set of standards set by the UK Government's National Technical Authorities including the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA, formerly CPNI). The system is subject to monitoring and access control procedures that are conducted by the MoD, tailored to the configuration of the NSVS and platform. The National Security Vetting System (NSVS) was built by the incumbent, who was consequently awarded the contract to host, manage, maintain and run NSVS. Built around its predecessor, NSVS was launched into service in 2015. The current contract includes the NSVS service provision and management approach, underpinned by their delivery model below. The NSVS service comprises the following features: Service governance; In service management; Service desk; Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL shared services); Data centres; Hosting services and event management; Security Operations Centre monitoring; Application management; Management of change. In addition, the new contract intended to provide enhanced performance management and reporting, clear exit obligations and a value for money commercial model. These new provisions will mean that the UKSV transformation programme can open up options for a long-term future solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf80cd29-7236-4c34-b192-80d2aa31c213 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,544,143 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,544,143 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72212170 - Compliance software development services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf80cd29-7236-4c34-b192-80d2aa31c213
- 31 Jul 2023 at 15:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de45274e-3738-4bef-adba-e11ad3d6d0f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf80cd29-7236-4c34-b192-80d2aa31c213
  19th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de45274e-3738-4bef-adba-e11ad3d6d0f7
  31st July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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