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06 Aug 2025 at 15:29

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02 Jul 2024 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a framework contract titled "Cyber Security Assurance Services Framework," targeting the IT services industry. This framework aims to strengthen the council's capability to procure secure digital services by assessing potential IT providers against rigorous security criteria. Located in the UK region UKM75, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 6th August 2025. The framework was executed using a selective procurement method within a restricted procedure and was covered by the GPA, creating several opportunities in IT consultancy, software development, and related services. Noteworthy awards under this framework include areas such as penetration testing, security audits, and threat intelligence, with various suppliers like Trustmarque Solutions Ltd and NCC Group Security Services Limited involved.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in IT consulting, digital security, and related fields. Companies that specialize in providing comprehensive security solutions, such as penetration testing, digital forensics, and incident response, will find this framework an invaluable reference. Additionally, firms possessing certifications like CREST or CHECK and those accredited with Microsoft or AWS are well-suited to partake, enhancing their portfolios and market visibility. Engaging in this framework can foster long-term partnerships with regional governmental bodies, leading to more significant business development prospects and intensifying industry presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cyber Security Assurance Services Framework

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council is awarding a robust Framework for the procurement of secure digital services. It aims to enhance the Councils ability to assess and select IT service providers that meet stringent security requirements, ensuring the delivery of secure and reliable digital services.

Lot Information

Threat Intelligence

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement that will provide the Council with a range of ICT information and system security assessments. These include: - Threat Intelligence

Renewal: Possible extension up to 24 months.

Vulnerability Assessments

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement that will provide the Council with a range of ICT information and system security assessments. These include: - Vulnerability Assessments

Renewal: Possible extension up to 24 months.

Essential Services: Penetration Testing, Security Assurance & Reporting, Advice & Consultation

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement that will provide the Council with a range of ICT information and system security assessments. These include: - Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments against industry standards at application, component, and full stack levels, and - Security assurance and reporting of proposed new technologies and services. Suppliers must also provide: - Advice and consultation on proposed and existing cloud developments, - Advice and consultation on proposed and existing cloud infrastructure configurations, and - Advice and consultation on cloud technologies to support ongoing management of our cloud operations.

Renewal: Possible extension up to 24 months.

Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Data Breach Assessment & Recovery

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement that will provide the Council with a range of ICT information and system security assessments. These include: - Incident Response, - Digital Forensics, - Data Breach Assessment and Recovery.

Renewal: Possible extension up to 24 months.

Security Audit - PCI, Security Architecture/Design Review, Compliance & Regulatory Services.

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement that will provide the Council with a range of ICT information and system security assessments. These include: - Security Audit - PCI, - Security Architecture/Design Review, - Compliance and Regulatory Services.

Renewal: Possible extension up to 24 months.

Data & Hardware Sanitisation

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement that will provide the Council with a range of ICT information and system security assessments. These include: - Data and Hardware Sanitisation

Renewal: Possible extension up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046608-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

Entserv UK Ltd

NCC Group Security Services Limited

Redcentric Solutions Limited

Trustmarque Solutions Ltd

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