ONS cyber security service contracts

Please note that the response to this request was updated on 4 March 2024 following an internal review.

FOI REF: FOI-2023-1494

You asked

Please could you provide me with:

1. Standard Firewall (Network) - Firewall service protects your corporate Network from unauthorised access and other Internet security threats

2. Anti-virus Software Application - Anti-virus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other malicious software like worms, trojans, adware, and more.

3. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement - is a volume licensing package offered by Microsoft.

The information I require is around the procurement side and we do not require any specifics (serial numbers, models, location) that could bring threat/harm to the organisation.

For each of the different types of cyber security services can you please provide me with:

1. Who is the existing supplier for this contract?

2. What does the organisation annually spend for each of the contracts?

3. What is the description of the services provided for each contract?

4. Primary Brand (ONLY APPLIES TO CONTRACT 1&2)

5. What is the expiry date of each contract?

6. What is the start date of each contract?

7. What is the contract duration of contract?

8. The responsible contract officer for each of the contracts above? Full name, job title, contact number and direct email address.

9. Number of Licenses (ONLY APPLIES TO CONTRACT 3)

We said

Thank you for your request.

Please see the information requested in the associated download named 'FOI 1494 - ONS Contracts - Cyber Security'.

The information in scope of Q8 is personal data and therefore exempt from release under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). If you are interested in becoming a supplier for ONS, contact details can be found at the About Us section of the ONS website. Our commercial team's email address is pu.customer.services@ons.gov.uk.

Regarding Q9, our Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is consumed through Azure. No licenses are purchased for the AV element.