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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), focuses on the "Provision of Penetration Testing Services & Information Security/Management Consultancy". Located in Stirling, Scotland, this procurement exercise is currently in the Award stage following a selective (restricted) procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £75,000, is set to last for two years commencing on or around 1 April 2018, with the option for a one-year extension. Key dates for this tender include the submission deadline on 20 February 2018, and the invitation to tender will be issued to short-listed candidates after this date.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those offering penetration testing and information security consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with CHECK or CREST accreditation would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as would any business with relevant public or private sector experience that can demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality service within the stipulated frameworks. Engaging in this contract could help such businesses gain not only a foothold in the public sector but also enhance their profiles and credibility in the cybersecurity industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Penetration Testing Services & Information Security/Management Consultancy

Notice Description

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) wish to set up a contract covering penetration testing services and information security/management consultancy, on a call-off basis, with one or more suppliers. Full details will be contained in the Statement of Service Requirements document, which will be issued to short-listed candidates as part of Stage 2 (Invitation To Tender) of this procurement exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of penetration testing services and information security/management consultancy. This will be on a call-off basis, and may be with one or two suppliers. The contract will be for two years initially, commencing on or around 1 April 2018, with the option to extend for a maximum of one further year. Full details will be contained in the Statement of Service Requirements issued to short-listed candidates at Stage 2 of this procurement process (Invitation To Tender). The estimated value indicated in this Contract Notice is very much an estimate, and is based on the call-off contract operating for the maximum 3-year period. Although not a 'joint procurement', the contract may also be used by Forestry Commission Scotland, Forest Research (the research agency of FCS), Forest Enterprise Scotland (who manage the FCS estate) and SEPA, although any contract spend by these organizations is likely to be low.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 8 or 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: After the initial 2-year contract term, it may be extended for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000525548
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Possibly. If so, the contracted supplier(s) will be notified in advance of the contract ending (however long it operates for). The new contract opportunity would then be advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland portal, most likely in January/February of the year in question.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Natural Heritage
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
FK9 4TZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BSI Cybersecurity and Information Resilience

Quorum Cyber Security Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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