--- title: "REISSUE 7310 National Security Copy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f09bb804-0b4a-4a38-bab2-1edd9f175d26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f09bb804-0b4a-4a38-bab2-1edd9f175d26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f09bb804-0b4a-4a38-bab2-1edd9f175d26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f09bb804-0b4a-4a38-bab2-1edd9f175d26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2018-10-24" --- # REISSUE 7310 National Security Copy Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f09bb804-0b4a-4a38-bab2-1edd9f175d26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f09bb804-0b4a-4a38-bab2-1edd9f175d26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f09bb804-0b4a-4a38-bab2-1edd9f175d26.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the REISSUE 7310 National Security Copy is being conducted by Historic England, focusing on the research and development services sector. This tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 7th November 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 19th November 2018 and conclude by 31st January 2019. The project aims to enhance public access to heritage information through improved data security for Local Authority Historic Environment Records. Interested suppliers are required to register their interest and may find relevant information on Historic England’s website. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and digital data management, particularly those with experience in multi-institutional collaboration. Companies that specialise in safeguarding digital heritage records and have a robust understanding of best practices in data protection would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, this opportunity is open to small and medium-sized enterprises, offering them a chance to engage in meaningful partnerships within the historic environment sector. ## Notice The Heritage Information Access Strategy (HIAS) is a programme of interlinked projects designed to simplify and improve public access to heritage information held or generated by Historic England (HE), by Local Authority Historic Environment Records (HERs) and by other bodies. This is a commitment made in the Culture White Paper (2016). Central to the Strategy is the role of Local Authority Historic Environment Records as the first point of call and primary trusted source of information about the historic environment. Transfer of the terrestrial part of the National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE), which is currently maintained by Historic England, to local HERs is proposed. A list of Historic Environment Records (HERs) in England is available on the Heritage Gateway. The National Security Copy (NSC) is one strand that will help deliver the Strategy. Its goal is to ensure that a secure copy of the complete shared national heritage record exists to protect against data loss, whether as a result of a technical failure or the withdrawal of service. The NSC is to be held by Historic England and local HERs as a dispersed copy with each data owner responsible for ensuring security of their own data. This model has been agreed by the project partners as the desired way forward and is to provide a near cost-neutral solution for HER host organisations. Historic England will administer and monitor the scheme. This project will progress the National Security Copy by identifying what needs to done to implement the model for a dispersed copy. The project will have the following outputs: best practice development and documentation, a robust system for the monitoring of adherence; and a shared understanding of how and when the NSC can be accessed in the event of a HER service being withdrawn. The latter is to take the form of a code of practice, or access protocol that will be adopted by the participating organisations. The successful consultant will have experience of organising multi-institutional collaboration and the establishment of best practice to safeguard digital data. Although a familiarity with the historic environment sector would be an advantage, this is not seen as essential. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90dea1d-6409-48bd-88f0-3928b64cc7c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2018 at 18:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90dea1d-6409-48bd-88f0-3928b64cc7c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90dea1d-6409-48bd-88f0-3928b64cc7c6 24th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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