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Provision of Independent Security Testing

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Independent Security Testing" services aimed at achieving cyber security accreditation such as Cyber Essentials Plus. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited for a total value of £200,000, signed on 22nd March 2022. The procurement is executed through an open procedure using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services dynamic purchasing system, specifically under Lot 3, which is limited to suppliers on that list. The project address is Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3XD, with the original tender having a submission deadline of 14th January 2022 and a reevaluation expected if extensions are utilized, around 2025/26.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services and IT security assessments. Companies capable of delivering independent cybersecurity evaluations, including those with experience in Cyber Essentials and PCI DSS, would be well-suited to compete. With the ongoing demand for enhanced security measures in public service sectors, suppliers who can demonstrate their qualifications and experience in delivering comprehensive security assessments will find ample opportunity for business expansion through this contract and related future procurements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Security Testing

Notice Description

Provision of independent security testing services to provide assurance and support targeted cyber security related accreditation goals such as Cyber Essentials Plus. This is being procured using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services. Only suppliers named on this lot will be able to access this ITT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is being procured using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services. Only suppliers named on this lot will be able to access this ITT. The scope of the ITT covers, but is not restricted to, the following: SCTS wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to work with SCTS to deliver an information security assessment services. The supplier should confirm, with evidence, that they are able to cover the following: 1. Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essential Plus - supporting scoping, where needed providing clarity pre-test on what will be considered pass/fail, carrying out independent testing in line with scheme requirements including registration with ISAME, informal and formal reporting; 2. IT health checks as required for PSN and PSN(P) accreditation, as above with PSN requirements in mind and including CHECK scheme compliance; 3. PCI DSS compliance auditing, as above with PCID-DSS in mind, the supplied testers should be PCI DSS Approved Security Vendors (ASV) and supply a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA); and 4. Conducting independent ad hoc security assessments on new and old services as required, this may include more exploratory testing rather than for targeted accreditation standards. A full scope of requirements is included within the ITT.

Renewal: The initial two-year contract period will be followed by two optional one-year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000677895
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444731
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extension periods are utilised, it is expected that the re-tender will be published in 2025/26.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Elliot Freeman
Contact Email
efreeman@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443432

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
TLM Scotland

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

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=DEC436767
    Provision of Independent Security Testing - Provision of independent security testing services to provide assurance and support targeted cyber security related accreditation goals such as Cyber Essentials Plus. This is being procured using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services. Only suppliers named on this lot will be able to access this ITT.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444731
    Provision of Independent Security Testing - Provision of independent security testing services to provide assurance and support targeted cyber security related accreditation goals such as Cyber Essentials Plus. This is being procured using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services. Only suppliers named on this lot will be able to access this ITT.

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