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Cyber Security Specialist Services

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been completed for Cyber Security Specialist Services, a contract awarded by Education Scotland, based in Livingston, UK. This open procedure was initiated to provide specialist cyber security services ensuring the security and integrity of IT systems and data. The contract, valued at £487,500, was signed on 20th August 2021 and can be extended for an additional 24 months after the initial period of 12 months. The procurement falls under the services category with particular attention to the education industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their clientele within the public sector. With the increasing focus on information security across organisations, companies capable of supporting the strategic and operational facets of cyber security will be well-positioned to compete. Interested bidders should consider demonstrating their experience in providing proactive security solutions and risk management support as part of their proposals to engage effectively with Education Scotland's requirements.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Specialist Services

Notice Description

The contract will provide specialist cyber security services to work with Education Scotland Digital Services staff to ensure the security and integrity of IT systems and data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will provide the following services to Education Scotland - Support the strategic and operational Information and Cyber security functions of the organisation, including supporting the multi-faceted work of the Digital Services and its programmes, ongoing Information and Cyber security to support the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems for internal and external stakeholders, in areas such as strategy, risk and advice, operational-day-to-day support for information and cyber security, liaising with suppliers and supporting procurement.. The value detailed in this contract notice is for the maximum extended contract period

Options: The contract has been awarded for an initial 12 month period and has the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000665591
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425924
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£487,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20214 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
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.duff@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

MBM CYBER SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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