WP1464: International reuse of Verify v2

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Why the Work is Being Done This work is to support building the capability of the UK's digital identity scheme on an international level. This work seeks to potentially enable international usage of GOV.UK Verify - for example a UK citizen using a Verify identity to access services abroad. This scheme of work is to scope the feasibility of potentially connecting Verify to the eIDAS framework and provide sizings and estimates for the next phase. This work needs to be completed by end of March 2018. Problem to Be Solved The ability for UK citizens to prove their identity using a UK digital identity, Verify, to access international services. Who Are the Users As a holder of a Verify account I need to prove my digital identity so that I can access an international service. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done A team in Verify is currently delivering the eIDAS core capability to enable people that hold a digital ID from other member states to prove their identify and use UK services that are on Verify. Existing Team Technologists as well as cross-functional colleagues in GOV.UK Verify Current Phase Not started Work Location Government Digital Service, The White Chapel Building, 10 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 8QS Working Arrangments On site 5 days a week 9:00 - 5.30 Security Clearance SC Security Clearance is required to operate on this project. Must hold security clearance (SC) at start date of contract Additional T&Cs All expenses must be pre-agreed with between the parties and must comply with the Cabinet Office (CO) Travel and Subsistence (T&S) Policy. All vendors are obliged to provide sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures so that the processing meets the requirements of GDPR and ensures the protection of the rights of data subjects. For further information please see the Information Commissioner's Office website:https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-reform/overview-of-the-gdpr/ Skills & Experience Experience taking initiative to solve uncommon and difficult problems Significant experience of developing modern web applications using Java Experience with microservice architecture and 12-Factor applications Experience of working with cloud environments, such as AWS, and infrastructure as code Experience working with Public Key Infrastructure Experience working in Agile environments and DevOps cultures Ability to work independently and move in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills Experience in balancing the priorities of a delivery team against the needs of a wider programme and a product's stability Nice to Haves Experience developing with SAML Experience working in the public sector Ruby experience No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria Your approach to onboarding your team to the projects Your management of proposed flexible team resources Your approach to defining technical architecture and software architecture in a context of legacy systems and a drive towards efficiency Your approach to data privacy and security How you've identified risks and dependencies and offered approaches to manage them Proposal price Cultural Fit Criteria Your approach to knowledge sharing with civil servants to support learning from this engagement. Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers Transparent and collaborative when making decisions Payment Approach Time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Work history Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 15% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range