Serco

Serco Awarded Position on a New $608 Million Navy C4I IDIQ Contract

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 2, 2019
Aircraft carrier, Amphibious assault ship, Serco, Companies, Service companies, Economy of the United Kingdom

Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM) has awarded Serco one of three contracts on a C4I Testing, Integration, and Installation (CTII) indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity Multiple Award effort.

Key Points: 
  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM) has awarded Serco one of three contracts on a C4I Testing, Integration, and Installation (CTII) indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity Multiple Award effort.
  • The contract has a five-year base ordering period plus one three-year optional ordering period, with a ceiling value of $608 million.
  • This contract supports various Navy shipbuilding programs that require integrated C4I capabilities to provide communications for maritime operations and flight safety.
  • The contract provides shipboard C4I services for multiple platforms simultaneously aboard new construction and overhaul of aircraft carriers and large deck amphibious ships including refuelling and complex overhaul ships.

Serco Completes Acquisition of Leading Provider of Naval Ship and Submarine Design and Engineering Services

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 1, 2019
RCA, Serco, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Articles, Military logistics, Logistics, Companies, Academic disciplines

Serco seeks to retain all of the talent in the company to meet the strong demand for this expertise.

Key Points: 
  • Serco seeks to retain all of the talent in the company to meet the strong demand for this expertise.
  • NSBU has industry-leading capabilities in naval ship and submarine design, systems and engineering services, and production support, logistics and in-service sustainment.
  • NSBU is qualified under the U.S. Government's foreign military sales program to provide shipboard engineering services to a range of allied services.
  • Serco Inc. is a leading provider of professional, technology, and management services.

Serco Boosts Privacy Compliance with OneTrust Privacy Management Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Data security, Data protection, Privacy law, Digital rights, Human rights, Identity management, Law, General Data Protection Regulation, Privacy, Serco, Information governance, Regulatory compliance

Today, Serco uses OneTrust's Data Mapping and Assessment Automation (PIA/DPIA) for compliance with the GDPR and other privacy laws.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Serco uses OneTrust's Data Mapping and Assessment Automation (PIA/DPIA) for compliance with the GDPR and other privacy laws.
  • Because of this, ongoing privacy operations are essential to managing privacy compliance and mitigating risk for the business, customers, employees and users of the services that Serco provides.
  • "OneTrust helps us understand good privacy practices," said Julie Varcoe-Cocks, Serco Head of Ethics, Regulatory and Compliance and DPO.
  • OneTrust's three primary offerings include OneTrust Privacy Management Software, OneTrust PreferenceChoice consent and preference management software, and OneTrust Vendorpedia third-party risk management software and vendor risk exchange.

Serco Boosts Privacy Compliance with OneTrust Privacy Management Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Data security, Data protection, Privacy law, Digital rights, Human rights, Identity management, Law, General Data Protection Regulation, Privacy, Serco, Information governance, Regulatory compliance

Today, Serco uses OneTrust's Data Mapping and Assessment Automation (PIA/DPIA) for compliance with the GDPR and other privacy laws.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Serco uses OneTrust's Data Mapping and Assessment Automation (PIA/DPIA) for compliance with the GDPR and other privacy laws.
  • Because of this, ongoing privacy operations are essential to managing privacy compliance and mitigating risk for the business, customers, employees and users of the services that Serco provides.
  • "OneTrust helps us understand good privacy practices," said Julie Varcoe-Cocks, Serco Head of Ethics, Regulatory and Compliance and DPO.
  • OneTrust's three primary offerings include OneTrust Privacy Management Software, OneTrust PreferenceChoice consent and preference management software, and OneTrust Vendorpedia third-party risk management software and vendor risk exchange.

Government questioned as Serious Fraud Office fine Serco £19.2million

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, July 6, 2019
RCA, Serco, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Electronic tagging, Overcharging, Serious Fraud Office, Deferred prosecution agreement, Hansard, Companies, Criminal law, Government

Outsourcing giant, Serco, fined £19.2million over electric tagging service

Key Points: 
  • Outsourcing giant, Serco have been fined 19.2million over the electric tagging service they provided to the Ministry of Justice.
  • Serco apologised in 2013 when it emerged that its UK subsidiary, Serco Geografix had been overcharging the Government for its tagging service, including charging for electronically monitoring criminals who were dead, outside the UK or in prison.
  • On 3 July 2019, the Serious Fraud Office concluded their investigation and handed down a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and a fine of 19.2million.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.

Government questioned as Serious Fraud Office fine Serco £19.2million

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, July 6, 2019
RCA, Serco, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Electronic tagging, Overcharging, Serious Fraud Office, Deferred prosecution agreement, Hansard, Companies, Criminal law, Government

Outsourcing giant, Serco, fined £19.2million over electric tagging service

Key Points: 
  • Outsourcing giant, Serco have been fined 19.2million over the electric tagging service they provided to the Ministry of Justice.
  • Serco apologised in 2013 when it emerged that its UK subsidiary, Serco Geografix had been overcharging the Government for its tagging service, including charging for electronically monitoring criminals who were dead, outside the UK or in prison.
  • On 3 July 2019, the Serious Fraud Office concluded their investigation and handed down a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and a fine of 19.2million.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.

Serco Awarded $8 Million Task Order Supporting U.S. Navy

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 28, 2019
RCA, Serco, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Inspection, American Task Force on Palestine, Installation testing, Companies, Business, Service companies

Serco will provide production and installation services, which includes: pre-installation testing and check-out, retrofit installation, inspection, pre-setup, optimization, training, and systems operational verification testing.

Key Points: 
  • Serco will provide production and installation services, which includes: pre-installation testing and check-out, retrofit installation, inspection, pre-setup, optimization, training, and systems operational verification testing.
  • "Serco has a 20-plus year legacy of rapidly providing highly reliable support to meet the emerging requirements of the Navy," said Dave Dacquino, Serco's Chairman and CEO.
  • "Serco is proud of the base modernization services we are providing to help secure our bases, and detect and respond to threats."
  • This task order was awarded under Serco's $232 million Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Naval Electronic Surveillance Systems (NESS) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract.

Serco Announces Agreement to Acquire Alion's Naval Systems Business - a leading provider to the US Navy and internationally

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 23, 2019
RCA, Serco, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Companies, Service companies, Economy of the United Kingdom

Serco is currently one of the leading providers of shipboard, shore and systems installation and upgrade services to the U.S. Navy.

Key Points: 
  • Serco is currently one of the leading providers of shipboard, shore and systems installation and upgrade services to the U.S. Navy.
  • NSBU is a leading provider of naval ship and submarine design, systems andengineering services, production support and in-service sustainment, with annual revenues of $336 million and around 1,000 employees based at essential Naval facilities around the U.S., Canada and internationally.
  • NSBU will retain its existing management team and staff and operate as a new Serco business unit.
  • With this acquisition, Serco will become a stronger end-to-end, full lifecycle, integrated maritime solutions (Design Integrate Support) provider for the U.S. Navy and other customers.

Serco Awarded Three Task Orders under the Navy's Global Installation Contract

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 2, 2019
RCA, Serco, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Companies, Service companies, Economy of the United Kingdom

The task orders have a cumulative value of $16.4 million.

Key Points: 
  • The task orders have a cumulative value of $16.4 million.
  • Serco will install the C4ISR systems aboard a guided-missile cruiser, an amphibious transport dock ship and a Los Angeles-class submarine.
  • The work scope includes removal of current systems, structural modifications, installation of 21 different C4ISR systems, and testing support.
  • "We are excited to grow our ship modernization services under these 3 new task orders," said Dave Dacquino, Serco's Chairman and CEO.

Serco Partners With L Marks to Launch Its First Innovation Programme

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 2, 2019
RCA, Serco, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Companies, Service companies, Economy of the United Kingdom

LONDON, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Serco, the international Services company, has partnered with innovation specialist L Marks to launch Accelerate@Serco, its first Innovation Programme, intended toopen doors to tech businesses.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Serco, the international Services company, has partnered with innovation specialist L Marks to launch Accelerate@Serco, its first Innovation Programme, intended toopen doors to tech businesses.
  • Accelerate@Serco is a new dynamic and immersive initiative which will give technology startups unprecedented behind the scenes access to one of the UK's leading public service delivery experts.
  • The programme will help shape the future of public service delivery in the justice and immigration sectors, where Serco provides essential services for the Home Office and Ministry of Justice.
  • Successful applicants will get the opportunity to tackle real challenges by working alongside Serco to create and test solutions which can disseminate innovation throughout the public sector.