Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2016-08-12
Buyer: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Services
CPV classification: 72590000
Estimated value: 95000000 GBP

Technical requirements: GCHQ, CESG and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) are proposing to develop a Framework Agreement for a number of CESG certified cyber security services, for use by UK public sector bodies which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities.
It is anticipated that the services to be covered by this Procurement may be sub-divided into Lots because of the difference in the certification scheme assessment and type of service provision. Some lots may also be sub-divided, namely: Certified Cyber Consultancy and CHECK to reflect different service types under the certification scheme.
Crown Commercial Service use an eTendering System to conduct all of its procurements. You will need to be registered to use the eSourcing portal in order to participate in any CCS procurement opportunities.
The Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use an electronic auction.
Market Engagement is due to begin during August 2016 — as part of the wider Digital Future — Cloud, digital and cyber user research programme commencing with Supplier survey followed by briefing webinar and interactive workshops.
This Market Engagement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this Market Engagement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite.
If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link ‘Register for CCS eSourcing’. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know
Note that, by registering for the eSourcing Suite in this way, you will then be in a position to express an interest in any future procurements run by Crown Commercial Service.
Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can request access to the Market Engagement. This is done by emailing: ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the Market Engagement; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the supplier to access the Market Engagement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.
As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information.
For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Crown Commercial Service Support Desk email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk.