Planning

Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

17 Feb 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Digital Directorate is planning a procurement process titled "Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre - RFI" under the industry category of Information Technology Services. This procurement, currently at the planning stage, aims to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to enhance the cyber resilience and security of the Scottish public sector. The process is set in Edinburgh, Scotland, with key dates including a submission deadline of 12 Noon on Monday, 10th March 2025, and a future notice date on 30th May 2025. The procurement method involves requesting information from potential service providers to understand market offerings and delivery capabilities.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in information technology and cybersecurity services. Companies with capabilities in developing technical solutions to monitor and assess cyber risks will find this tender particularly advantageous. The initiative seeks to inform the Scottish Government, particularly through the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre, enabling them to implement effective and data-driven cyber resilience measures. Businesses adept at providing innovative and comprehensive cybersecurity services, including threat detection and analytics, will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this tender could bolster a company's portfolio in the public sector and facilitate long-term business growth through strategic partnerships with the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate, through the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3), expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish Public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be. The Observatory will be a technical resource aimed at improving visibility of cyber risks, identifying emerging threats, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This initiative will reinforce The SC3 commitment to delivering impactful, evidence-based interventions that support a more cyber-resilient Scotland. SC3 are seeking a functionality with the ability to accurately assess and understand the public sector's cyber resilience posture. This insight is essential for shaping and applying proportionate security frameworks and standards that help organisations strengthen their cyber defences. SC3 are looking for further information on what services are available in the market and how these can be delivered by service providers. Additional information: All parties must read the attached document 'SC3 Cyber Observatory RFI - 17 February 2025'. Please complete the document and send back to erin.crawford@gov.scot by 12 Noon on Monday 10th March 2025. This notice is for information purposes. A date has been advised of when we may go to market on that date or later but it is not guaranteed. Note we may decide not to go out to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e292
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005335-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Erin Crawford
Contact Email
erin.crawford@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
Not specified

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

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