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title: "SIA 929 - Autopilot and Configuration Service"
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# SIA 929 - Autopilot and Configuration Service

Buyer: SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9c10c17-5ac3-4bb9-b6b7-a994746892cb

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## Summary

The Security Industry Authority, based in London, has recently completed a tender titled "SIA 929 - Autopilot and Configuration Service" in the software package and information systems industry. This procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on delivering a Microsoft Autopilot user-driven implementation. The implementation must adhere to specific technical and customer requirements, including aligning security with the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) Device Security framework, managing Windows devices, and enhancing device security features. Key dates of this process include the tender period closing on 30th September 2025 and the contract period running from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2026. The award was made to Phoenix Software Limited, confirming their role as the supplier with a contract value of £16,500.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at Microsoft configuration and cybersecurity solutions. Businesses with expertise in aligning IT systems with national security frameworks and deploying device management solutions would be well-suited to engage in such projects. Companies that can provide scalable and integrative IT solutions tailored to regulatory standards have the potential to leverage this experience for further expansion in similar sectors and partnerships. The engagement of Phoenix Software Limited hints at the scale and capability required to successfully capture such opportunities.

## Notice

We require professional services to deliver a Microsoft Autopilot user driven implementation within our tenancy to an agreed specification which has been outlined within the following section Autopilot Implementation Customer Requirements The solution must utilise Windows Autopilot for Microsoft Entra joined devices for provisioning and enrolment of new Windows devices to Microsoft Intune. The solution must align Windows 11 device security to the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) Device Security framework where applicable. The solution must use Win32 application deployment for EXE and MSI installs. Existing line-of-business application deployment must be reviewed and aligned with recommendations for application deployment, managing a list of applications centrally using the Microsoft Company Portal app. The solution must support Windows Autopilot devices connecting to the existing Azure User Tunnel. The solution must centrally manage Windows Defender Antivirus and Firewall settings. The solution must automatically assign a primary user to devices when enrolling to Microsoft Intune. The solution must use Compliance policies to evaluate device health for key security settings such as device encryption, operating system version, and antivirus protection. The solution should remove reliance on PowerShell scripts for security settings and application management. The solution must allow access to on-premises network shares and network printers Microsoft Entra joined devices when connect to the Azure VPN. The solution should provide a means to deploy printer drivers and print queues to Microsoft Entra joined devices. The existing BitLocker Encryption policies should be reviewed and migrated to Endpoint security-backed policies. Autopilot Implementation Technical Requirements The solution must configure Windows Autopilot profiles to use User-Driven mode for Microsoft Entra joined devices. The solution must enable and configure Windows LAPS in Microsoft Entra ID to support managing and rotating local administrator passwords on devices. The solution must use BitLocker settings in Microsoft Intune to silently encrypt Windows Autopilot devices and escrow keys to Microsoft Entra ID. The solution must configure Compliance policies and actions for non-compliance rules based upon agreed configuration and requirements for access. The solution must enable Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) for Windows Autopilot devices to replace username and passwords with Biometrics or a PIN. The solution must introduce Cloud Kerberos trust to support WHfB credentials being used to access on-premises services e.g., file shares. The solution must provide users with the ability to select a wireless network at the login screen. The solution must deploy a set of core applications via Microsoft Intune prior to users being able to access the desktop. Windows devices could receive CIS benchmark configuration, for areas not covered by NCSC Device Security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e404298-ac5f-4d75-9e78-824f23425c3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 1UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e404298-ac5f-4d75-9e78-824f23425c3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e404298-ac5f-4d75-9e78-824f23425c3d
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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