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P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing

Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

08 Sep 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited has completed the award process for the "P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing." This procurement opportunity in the services category was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement process took place in Glasgow, UKM, with a total value of £288,144. The buying organization, Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, sought security testing services for various entities. The deadline for the tender was extended to October 16, 2023.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses in the IT security sector to compete for a framework agreement to provide security testing services to Skills Development Scotland and other related entities. Both large and SME suppliers were successful in winning the contract. Businesses interested in vulnerability testing, security controls, and exploiting weaknesses in IT systems would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The establishment of this framework agreement offers a chance for business growth within the information security industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing

Notice Description

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to establish a framework agreement for the provision of security testing services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing Services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS). The scope of the tendered services covers provision of security testing services which will require a supplier to identify, test for and exploit vulnerabilities (only where specifically required and agreed), confirm security controls are effective and recommend remedial actions to any vulnerability or weakness found.. Please note this is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to one year at the sole discretion of SDS. This extension period is covered within the dates outlined in this Contract Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740621
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500643
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,144 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 3 Feb 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Arcanum Information Security Ltd

Arculus Limited

Dionach Ltd

Trustmarque Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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