Award

Cyber Security Testing - Digital Strategy - Common Platforms

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government conducted an open tender for Cyber Security Testing as part of its Digital Strategy for Common Platforms, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process reached the award stage on 26 October 2021, following the tender initiation on 5 November 2021. Commissum was awarded the contract, valued at £250,000, for providing Cyber Security Services under the Digital Technology Services framework. This procurement falls under the general public services category and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive testing and support for governmental digital infrastructures. Requirements may favour larger firms with established portfolios, although innovation-driven small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find niche opportunities in this space. Interested suppliers should ensure they are well-versed in compliance and robust security protocols relevant to public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Testing - Digital Strategy - Common Platforms

Notice Description

Cyber Security Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672892
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432298
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

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kate Townsley
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131247556

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMISSUM

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