Apple IOS devices fully working and operational on DFID’s BES12 SaaS

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Summary of the work Add Apple iPhone and iPad devices to our working BES12 SaaS, providing secure managed access to corporate email and Apps. Outputs-4 fully working devices;skill transfer&documentation covering add/configure/manage Apple devices.Skills- Knowledge of IOS on BES12 detailed knowledge of Apple specific products/operating systems/configuration, admin /configuration tools. Supplier must own all technical aspects. Expected Contract Length Unknown. Latest start date Asap Budget Range We would like to review responses and bids. Budget is available Why the Work is Being Done Under the Cloud first initiative DFID is moving to a BES 12 Cloud hosted solution in January 2017. This piece of work is expected to be completed by that date but is subject to discussion Problem to Be Solved Require a solution to having Apple Iphone and Ipads fully working and operational on DFID’s BES12 SaaS. Scope is everything required including assurance and security to get Apple devices up and running and fully operational. Outputs include a few working devices, a hand-on skill transfer to DFID technical staff along with clear, comprehensive documentation that shows them how to add, configure and manage additional Apple devices Who Are the Users Users will be DFID service desk team who will manage the BES 12 Console and adding users profiles etc and handling problems. If a solution can be found staff will need to be trained etc as advised above. Early Market Engagement Our current supplier has been asked for a solution but is unable to supply hence opening this up. Work Already Done BES 12 cloud solution is in place and testing is underway on the Black Berry and Android solutions. IOS is the final piece of work. Existing Team The team will be working with the current supplier on the Android and BlackBerry aspects but there will be a dedicated resource to this work if required. There are 3 people on the Team, Project Manager; Deployment manager/commercial and Technical lead Current Phase Beta Skills & Experience • Detailed knowledge of IOS and setting up on BES 12 • Ability to work closely with team and rapidly develop, test and implement solution • detailed knowledge of BES12 polices to explain and recommend the most appropriate configuration options, implement the agreed policies, test and refine Nice to Haves • Work in Scotland • Available immediately Work Location Department for International Development Abercrombie House Eaglesham Road Hairmyres East Kilbride Glasgow G75 8EA Working Arrangments We would like a solution developed with assistance from the in house team and skills transfer etc as described above Security Clearance Preferably SC clearance Additional T&Cs Standard Contract No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria • Technical solution • Approach and methodology • How the approach or solution meets your organisation’s policy or goal • Estimated timeframes for the work Cultural Fit Criteria • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes • Take responsibility for their work • Share knowledge and experience with other team members • Can work with clients with low technical expertise Payment Approach Time and materials Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet.