Award

Head of Information Security

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Head of Information Security' was initiated by Education Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Livingston, UK. This open tender aimed at providing head of information security services, and was completed with the award made on 28 March 2019, while three bids were submitted. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to information security, and covered by the GPA framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in information security services and related fields. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity management, risk assessment, and temporary staffing for IT services would be well positioned to compete. With a contract value of £118,555, this project offers a promising avenue for suppliers looking to expand their engagement with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Head of Information Security

Notice Description

provision of head of information security services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588801
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358299
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,555 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Sandra Wilson
Contact Email
sandra.wilson@educationscotland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445748

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARITY

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