--- title: "Safenet 2 Factor Authentication Upgrade" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-06" --- # Safenet 2 Factor Authentication Upgrade Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is initiating the tender process for the "Safenet 2 Factor Authentication Upgrade" project, focused on enhancing security through a new Multi-Factor Authentication solution. The procurement falls under the Information Technology services category and will cover locations in Manchester and London. The planned procurement budget amounts to £100,000, and significant dates include an information gathering meeting scheduled for 20th June 2017, with the tender publication anticipated by the end of June 2017. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period expected to commence on 26th July 2017 and concluding on 27th October 2017. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the growing field of IT security services. Companies that offer solutions for Multi-Factor Authentication, including options such as physical tokens, software-based solutions, and biometric systems, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the GMC at this stage could facilitate partnerships and growth within the public sector market, especially for those keen on securing contracts with high-profile organisations. ## Notice The GMC is looking to procure a new (MFA) Multi Factor Authentication solution, to increase security when accessing GMC systems remotely. GMC currently use the Safenet Safeword MFA solution when staff are connecting using Citrix. GMC would require the solution to cover 1,100 staff accessing the following services: 1. Citrix 2. Outlook Web Access 3. LiveLink Extranet 4. VPN 5. Cloud/SaaS We are looking to hold information gathering meetings at our Manchester office on Tuesday 20/06/2017 and we would like to cover the following topics: 1. Advantages and Disadvantages of each type of solution e.g. physical, software, biometric etc. 2. Demonstration of the different types of tokens for GMC staff to test the usability. 3. How the solution can be managed and controlled from within the IS department, including the process to allocate and revoke tokens. To book one of the 1.5 hour slots, please email the Procurement Team at gmctenders@gmc-uk.org We will operate on a first come first served basis. Please be aware that time slots are extremely limited and are likely to fill up very quickly. We anticipate that the tender will be published towards the end of June 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfb0912-1ff4-426b-b9b7-9c63d9014469 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Jun 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32412110 - Internet network - 32424000 - Network infrastructure - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2017 at 16:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfb0912-1ff4-426b-b9b7-9c63d9014469 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfb0912-1ff4-426b-b9b7-9c63d9014469 6th June 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN143672 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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