Network Services Support

Support for network infrastructure from past internet router at each IO.

Support predominantly to be delivered remotely, but onsite support may be required.

Scope of the support excludes the internet connection and associated router providing it, but covers all infrastructure past the router.

Supplier must establish a remote monitoring capabiility for the IICSA's network infrastructure in all of the IO's via the implementation of secure site to site VPN connectivity between the supplier operations centre and the various IICSA sites.

Supplier is required to implement proactive monitoring against critical network components in order to give early alerting to network issues.

BAU support should include, but not be limited to:

Managing of Local Area Network functionality and VLAN configuration

Manage and maintain warranties on all network infrastructure equipment

Monitoring of the local network to maintain service availability

Management of local wireless controllers and access points

Management of network security relating to IICSA network including recommendations for improvement

Management of local firewall including firewall security recommendations

Maintenance of up to date network documentation

Safe and secure disposal of network hardware as when required

Firmware and software updates to Network equipment in line with the IICSA Change Management Process

Secure sharing of login credentials and associated information with the IICSA's service desk

Regular backups of network configurations should be taken regularly and stored securely.

Government spending data: This supplier has received £2,509,793 in 61 payments (over £25k) from NHS England, Home Office, NHSBSA, CMA, Merseyside Police and 1 more public bodies (2014-04-30 to 2025-12-19). View full payment history →

Tender Documents

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