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Penetration Testing Services

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Education Scotland has awarded a contract for penetration testing services to Commissum. The procurement process was completed on 21st November 2022 under an open procedure. The contract is for the provision of penetration testing services for Education Scotland's digital platforms in Scotland. The contract value is £158,400 GBP, and it was signed on 11th November 2022. The opportunity was part of the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System under Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services.

This tender for penetration testing services by Education Scotland presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in cybersecurity services to compete. Businesses offering cybersecurity solutions in the services sector may find this procurement relevant for business growth. The contract duration is initially for 12 months with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, providing a stable and potentially long-term business opportunity for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Services

Notice Description

Penteration testing services of Education Scotland Digital platforms on an as required basis

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of penetration testing services as required to a maximum of 60 days per year. contract awarded following mini completion under Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Digital Technology Services Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services

Options: Contract is for an initial 12-month period with option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000714238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464850
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20223 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
Alison Duff
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

COMMISSUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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