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P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

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Award

11 Mar 2024 at 16:15

TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2023 at 07:50

Tender

08 Sep 2023 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing". The industry category is services, and the procurement included the provision of security testing services to various entities. The procurement has reached the award stage, with a value of £288,144 awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd. The tender was conducted using an open procedure.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in IT security services to compete. The establishment of a Framework Agreement for IT security testing services by Skills Development Scotland indicates a long-term commitment to security enhancements. Businesses offering security testing services, especially those with a focus on quality and price competitiveness, are well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to establish a framework agreement for the provision of security testing services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing Services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS). The scope of the tendered services covers provision of security testing services which will require a supplier to identify, test for and exploit vulnerabilities (only where specifically required and agreed), confirm security controls are effective and recommend remedial actions to any vulnerability or weakness found. Additional information: Please note this is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to one year at the sole discretion of SDS. This extension period is covered within the dates outlined in this Contract Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fb38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007738-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,144 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 3 Feb 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412256710

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY

ARCULUS

DIONACH

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

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