r2b2 Limited, a specialist system engineering and project resourcing company, announced that the Consortium it has formed with Activity Information Management and Global Secure Systems (GSS) has been awarded an enabling contract for the provision of IS Security Consultancy Support Services under the MoD’s ICS Catalogue, managed by the Technical Professional and Consultancy (TPAC) team.
TPAC is part of the Defence Equipment Support (DE) Commands Centre group and is responsible for the delivery of commercial services across MoD, including the Information and Communication Services (ICS) Catalogue. This provides a range of products and services across the MoD and other Public sector departments. Under the terms of the two-year contract, which commences in April 2009, the Consortium will provide the following services that the MoD demands under the ICS Catalogue for IS Security Consultancy Support Services:
Security Architecture Development
INFOSEC Support
INFOSEC Documentation
Security Check of Networks, Systems and Components
Activity and GSS will act in the capacity of sub-contractors to r2b2®, with r2b2® taking full responsibility as Prime Contractor for ensuring the delivery of the services to their ISO 9001 certified quality standard and the administration of the contract with the TPAC team.
Dr Bob Ballard, managing director of r2b2®, said: “The Consortium brings a wide range of experience in the domain of IS Security and we are confident that we can fully meet and exceed all the service requirements that will be demanded through the ICS Security Catalogue. It benefits from the combined capacity of a group of highly skilled consultants, many of whom hold key government security accreditations (CLAS, CHECK and CREST) and security clearances (all SC and many DV) to meet the most challenging IS Security Consultancy support tasks that users of the Catalogue may demand.”
Neil O’Connor, managing director of Activity, said: “As a Consortium we are able to bring together a blended approach of skills, knowledge and experience in supporting security assignments to not just the MoD and other Government Departments but also the commercial and finance sectors. Users can be confident that the team put forward will be the right one to meet the task and have the skills to ensure it is delivered to meet the stated requirements.”
David Hobson, managing director of GSS added: “We are delighted to be part of the consortium awarded the opportunity to supply IS consultancy services under the ICS Catalogue. Having access to such a large pool of highly qualified consultants who can quickly determine the most appropriate solution means that we can add real value to the assignments we support.”
About r2b2
r2b2 is an independent Consultancy and Project Resourcing Practice, Registered in England 4595756. Originally established as a partnership in 1988 and specialising in IT, Defence, Telecommunications and Engineering skills, r2b2 offers Resourcing, Corporate Governance and Systems Engineering Consultancy. For more information – visit http://www.r2b2.co.uk
About Activity
Established in 2004, Activity is an independent security specialist that helps commercial and public sector organisations protect their business operations, data networks, business information and online assets. Activity provides advice on information security and business continuity. Activity’s clients include the Ministry of Defence, Cabinet Office, Metropolitan Police Service, Atos Origin UK, and Rolls-Royce. Activity is a member of the Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST) and the CESG CHECK Scheme. Many of its consultants are members of CESG CLAS scheme for security consultancy advice and are PRINCE2 qualified. For more information – visit: http://www.activityim.com
About GSS
Global Secure Systems (GSS) has been supplying Information security advice and solutions since the mid-1990s. The networks and applications of some 200 organisations in both the public and private sectors are assured by the company’s CHECK and CREST accredited testing services and dedicated Information Risk Management division. GSS is also a certified Microsoft Gold Partner. For more information please visit –
