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title: "Cloud Security Architect (Azure Kubernetes)-NOV2019"
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# Cloud Security Architect (Azure Kubernetes)-NOV2019

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5b00e58-e4e5-4f23-82a3-5934eba55785

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is seeking a Cloud Security Architect for their Azure Kubernetes environment through a limited procurement method, utilising competitive quotation processes. This tender, titled "Cloud Security Architect (Azure Kubernetes)-NOV2019," aims to enhance security measures for Kubernetes clusters and deployment pipelines. The contract period is from 5th November 2019 to 31st December 2019, and the tender closed on 31st October 2019. This opportunity falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in cloud security, particularly those familiar with Azure Kubernetes and DevOps practices. Enterprises experienced in delivering security-cleared services would be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can provide demonstrable experience and CVs of qualified engineers. The scope of work involves enhancing the security posture of a major public services project, making it an attractive prospect for IT consulting firms and technology service providers looking to expand their portfolios within public sector contracts.

## Notice

In order to address the security requirements for an Azure Kubernetes Cluster the best practice guidelines have been reviewed. Key security issues that need to be resolved have been identified and prioritised. The Met Police requires a security cleared devops enjoiner with recent hands on knowledge of working in a devops environment. The work will require the securing of a kubernetes cluster, securing the deployment pipelines as well as the securing of the ongoing running of the cluster. The work requires a security cleared, devops engineer with experience in Azure Kubernetes and the securing of the Azure devops pipelines. Please provide a example of work similar work completedsd, CV's of the available engineers and rates. Send your responses to : Michael Joubert | Programme Manager - | Digital Policing | Metropolitan Police Service Mobile 0778 891 3838 Email michael.joubert@met.police.uk Address 20th Floor, Empress State Building, Lillie Road, London, SW6 1TR https://www.met.police.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afdce8e-bc26-4ea5-92c9-41809ff74ae3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW6 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | West Kensington |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2019 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afdce8e-bc26-4ea5-92c9-41809ff74ae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afdce8e-bc26-4ea5-92c9-41809ff74ae3
  26th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=46500656
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.met.police.uk/

## Provenance

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