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IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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17 Apr 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland" contract was conducted by the Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, UK. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT security services necessary for the protection of application and infrastructure development for devolved benefits. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, with an award made on 29 March 2019, and a total contract value of £570,000. The process concluded with the awarding of the contract to NCC Group Security Services Limited, following the receipt of five bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT security services, particularly those proficient in conducting health checks and penetration testing. With the Scottish Government continuing to develop IT systems for social security, businesses able to demonstrate quality service delivery, in line with the 70% quality criteria established in the tender, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. This contract not only enhances business potential but also fosters collaboration with a key government agency in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government, with the support of its IT Suppliers has developed (and will continue to develop) new applications and infrastructures to administer the delivery of devolved benefits. To ensure these applications and systems are securely protected, Social Security Scotland requires an independent Service Provider to carry out IT health checks including penetration testing activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland, an executieve agency of the Scottish Government, with the support of its IT Suppliers has developed (and will continue to develop) new applications and infractures to adminster the delivery of devolved benefits. To ensure these applications and systems are securely protected, Social Security Scotland requires an independent Service Provider to carry out IT health checks including penetration testing activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000581222
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352000
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£570,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Alison Gardiner
Contact Email
alison.gardiner@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446007

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352000
    IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland - Social Security Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government, with the support of its IT Suppliers has developed (and will continue to develop) new applications and infrastructures to administer the delivery of devolved benefits. To ensure these applications and systems are securely protected, Social Security Scotland requires an independent Service Provider to carry out IT health checks including penetration testing activities.

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