Appendix 2 - Accreditation of a new version of accredited

Initial interoperability demonstration by vendor

1 Initially the vendor will demonstrate that the new version of the software can be configured to conform to the "S.E.E. Mail Business and Technical Requirements" and interoperates with the version that is currently Accredited and fulfils the requirements laid out in the "S.E.E. Mail Tests".

Interim Accreditation

2 Successful completion of initial testing will result in the applicant being invited to commence testing against the S.E.E. Mail Test Reference System. Successful completion of the testing will result in the software product being granted an Interim Accreditation.

3 The applicant will provide the Crown with all relevant documentation, including test results and a permanent record of the Accreditation Process on CDROM, and may be required to provide the Crown with hands-on access to the software undergoing testing.

4 Failure to demonstrate interoperability will result in the termination of the Accreditation Process by the Crown.

5 Interim accreditation gives the supplier the right to market the product to Eligible Agencies under the direction of the Crown's representative. If the first implementation is not completed to the satisfaction of the Crown's representative the Interim Accreditation will be withdrawn and the supplier will not be permitted to undertake any further marketing or publicity.

Full Accreditation

6 The applicant will demonstrate that the software product being tested can interoperate with all other Participating Agencies when configured to meet the "S.E.E. Mail Business and Technical Requirements". The applicant will also demonstrate that in doing so the software fulfils the requirements laid out in the "S.E.E. Mail Tests".

7 Successful completion of the testing will result in the software product being granted Full Accreditation.

Exclusion - revisions

8 Revisions will not be required to undergo interoperability testing. However the Supplier will ensure that the software continues to interoperate, and may conduct interoperability testing (using the "S.E.E. Mail Tests") against the S.E.E. Mail Test Reference System.

Accreditation Process Flowchart - New Versions