2022/25012 - Cloud Computing Software and Service

REQUEST

I would like to submit the following Freedom of Information request. I would like information on:

1. What procurement process was undertaken by your local police force since March 2020 to grant contracts supplying cloud computing software.  

2. Who, outside of your local police force, were involved in the decision to use cloud computing services supplied by Microsoft.

3. Does your local police force have a list of preferred suppliers when it comes to the procurement of cloud computing software.

RESPONSE

1. What procurement process was undertaken by your local police force since March 2020 to grant contracts supplying cloud computing software?

NPS & CCS Frameworks

2. Who, outside of your local police force, were involved in the decision to use cloud computing services supplied by Microsoft?

KCS Framework

3. Does your local police force have a list of preferred suppliers when it comes to the procurement of cloud computing software?

NPS &CCS Framework Suppliers

Re Cloud – We currently use MS as advised by Home Office as part of NEP.

If other cloud solutions are to be considered we would ensure they align to NCSC cloud principles and complete the Supplier Survey Questionnaire