Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-da02-72f3-9377-c55ebddf2dae/safenet-2-factor-authentication-upgrade [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Safenet 2 Factor Authentication Upgrade [General Medical Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/general-medical-council) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 6 Jun 2017 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The GMC is looking to procure a new (MFA) Multi Factor Authentication solution, to increase security when accessing GMC systems remotely. GMC currently use the Safenet Safeword MFA solution when staff are connecting using Citrix. GMC would require the solution to cover 1,100 staff accessing the following services: - Citrix - Outlook Web Access - LiveLink Extranet - VPN - Cloud/SaaS We are looking to hold information gathering meetings at our Manchester office on Tuesday 20/06/2017 and we would like to cover the following topics: - Advantages and Disadvantages of each type of solution e.g. physical, software, biometric etc. - Demonstration of the different types of tokens for GMC staff to test the usability. - How the solution can be managed and controlled from within the IS department, including the process to allocate and revoke tokens. To book one of the 1.5 hour slots, please email the Procurement Team at We will operate on a first come first served basis. Please be aware that time slots are extremely limited and are likely to fill up very quickly. We anticipate that the tender will be published towards the end of June 2017. ## CPV classification Information technology services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e80bdf3f-b81c-4bfc-93bc-38b5607daca1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileGeneral Medical Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/general-medical-council)[SectorMore IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Cultural Host request Borough of Telford & Wrekin 9 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3c19-7359-b18f-0e67f8b54071/cultural-host-request)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – System för schema och bemanning Norbergs kommun 11 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-018b-700e-b579-75bfe94c60a7/sweden-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support-s)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening Stichting TWijs 38 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fe6a-7260-a422-f753c49297e2/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – EU aanbesteding Applicatie schuldhulpverlening Gemeente Helmond 19 days left 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc91-72ad-925c-d039c10b909c/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[Application service providers – Zakup i wdrożenie systemu finansowo-księgowego Bankowy Fundusz Gwarancyjny 59 days left 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ff2b-7194-a263-f2f8d4200093/poland-application-service-providers-zakup-i-wdrozenie-systemu-finansowo-ksi)[Software-related services – Serwis i Rozwój Hurtowni Danych Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-01df-709d-bc5a-82015a08cec6/poland-software-related-services-serwis-i-rozwoj-hurtowni-danych)