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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: ISG HIGH THREAT GATEWAY SECURITY ASSURANCE CO-ORDINATOR – SHORT DEADLINE
2. Awarding Authority: Ministry of Defence. ISS, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Service contract
4. Description: This role is aimed at an experienced Security Assurance Coordinator and involves meeting the requirements of JSP440, the Defence Manual of Security and ensuring systems meet accreditation standards. Extensive knowledge of Government and Defence Systems is essential.
5. CPV Code(s): 72212000, 72200000, 72000000
6. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK15
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Location South West England
Address where the work will take place ISS, Building 405,Spur D1, Westwells Road, MOD Corsham, SN13 9NR.
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.
9. Estimated value of requirement: Maximum day rate £783 (Ex VAT) per day.
Limit of Liability for T&S is £4,000. (Ex VAT). (At extant MOD rates)
10. Closing date for applications 8.10.2019 (23:59).
11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit
12. Other information: Deadline for asking questions Thursday 3 October 2019 at 11:59pm GMT
Latest start date Friday 1 November 2019
Expected contract length 24 months. Contract end date. 31/10/2021. Extension Option: 6 Months (Subject to financial approval)
Who the specialist will work with Civilians, the Military, and Contractors within the Interoperability Services & Gateways Team.
What the specialist will work on Scope for Gateway, inc requesting VA/Pen Tests, guidance on Securing Enforcing Functions. Review of HLD/LLD.Completion & maintenance of DART. Define CTAS scope. Production of Security Requirements Statements and Risk Balance Cases.Production & review of RMADS & OSMP & associated documentation.Review ITHC Testing & remediation plans. Audit supplier for correct level of due diligence.Production of Pre-PIA & PIA, MOD Code of Connection & MOD Statement of Connection Conformity. Chair of SWG & Security Surgeries & production/distribution of outputs. Audit of live operations & inspection of Protective Monitoring system. Regular mtgs with Accreditor & NCSC.Witness system performance post changes in the design.
Working arrangements All tasking will take place from MOD Corsham and you are required 5 days a week, the working day is 8 hours to include 30 minutes for lunch. Day visits may be required to UK.
Security clearance DV Clearance must be in place prior to and for the duration of the contract.
Buyers will use the essential and nice-to-have skills and experience to help them evaluate suppliers’ technical competence.
Essential skills and experience
Hold DV Clearance – 10%
Hold CCP Senior SIRA status – 10%
Detailed knowledge of Government IA Policy, incluidng JSP440, JSP604, IS1/2, DIANS and NCSC IA Guidance – 15%
Provide evidence of detailed gateway design and capability including NSCS Architectural Patterns and an in depth understanding of how NCSC works – 15%
Provide evidence of detailed knowledge of Security Requirements and related compliance/non compliance within the designs – 10%
Provide evidence of detailed knowledge of OSMP documentation – 10%
Provide evidence of of detailed experience of how the accreditation process works within the UK Government and Defence systems – 15%
Nice-to-have skills and experience
Provide detailed experience of the Assurance Plan in respect of the Gateways – 5%
Provide detailed knowledge of associated risks and threats specific to the gateways – 5%
Provide detailed experience of the T&A process that is implemented across Government and Defence system projects. – 5%
How suppliers will be evaluated
How many specialists to evaluate 3
Cultural fit criteria
Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers – 20%
Be Transparent and collaborative when making decisions – 20%
Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes – 20%
Take responsibility for their work – 20%
Share knowledge and experience with other team members – 20%
Additional assessment methods Reference
Evaluation weighting
Technical competence
75%
Cultural fit
5%
Price
20%
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