Award

Security Vetting Software

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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10 Jun 2024 at 12:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has recently awarded a contract for the provision of security vetting software to IBM UK Ltd. The procurement was conducted through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is aimed at fulfilling UK Government national security vetting standards. The contract involves vetting passholders to CTC or SC level, with UKSV security vetting with the Sapphire Group being a mandatory requirement. The contract, with a value of £138,188.14, was signed on 10th May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the security services industry to engage with the Scottish Parliament. Companies providing security vetting software services, particularly those experienced in dealing with UKSV managed services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, indicating a successful selection of the supplier. The location of the contract is in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category within the CPV classification system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Vetting Software

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide security vetting software to the Scottish Parliament.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide a security vetting software service alongside UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) managed service for the Sapphire Group.

Procurement Information

The SPCB adheres to UK Government national security vetting standards. All passholders, excluding Members and their partners, must be vetted to either CTC or SC level therefore UKSV security vetting with the Sapphire Group is a mandatory requirement of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017853-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,188 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elizabeth.lebost@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

Further Information

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