Cloud security consultancy services contracts

Request

1. Which framework was used to procure this contract? (If G-Cloud: What were the specific search terms used to shortlist suppliers?) (If CSS3: What were the specific filters used to shortlist suppliers?)
2. What services are being utilised as part of this contract?
3. How much resource and number of people are you using on the current contract?
4. What is the description of each role being utilised under the contract
5. Was this a direct award or, if not, how many suppliers were invited to respond
6. Are there any enduring requirement beyond the end of the current contract term?
7. Are there extension options in the current contract? If so, have/will they be invoked etc.
8. Finally could we confirm what the timescale would be and the procurement route should this be recompeted?

Outcome

Some information provided.

Response

1. The framework used was GCloud 14. The search terms were ‘aws security, cissp, ccsp, chartered cyber security’.
2. The services being utilised are consultancy services related to The National Archives CyberSecurity programme, covering the areas of identity and access management, cloud security, remediation, management reporting, and mentoring & handover.
3. The contract will use up to 156 days over a 12 month period.
4. The contract specifies deliverables, rather than roles.
5. The GCloud search specified above generated one result. The contract was awarded to that supplier.
6. This is yet to be determined.
7. The contract includes a provision to extend for one period of up to 12 months. Whether this option will be taken up is yet to be determined.
8. This is yet to be determined.