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Phishing Simulation and Awareness

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for "Phishing Simulation and Awareness" services, classified under the industry category code 72000000 (IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support). The contract is part of the NHS SBS DWS Framework and focuses on enhancing phishing simulation and awareness among Council staff. This open procedure procurement process, with procurement method details listed as "Open procedure", was finalised with the signing of the contract on 1st November 2024. The buyer, The City of Edinburgh Council, is located at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG, and the total contract value is GBP 187,304, covering services delivered in Edinburgh.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those experienced in phishing simulation and awareness training. With this being a framework agreement, it could lead to further contracts within the public sector, boosting business growth for suppliers with a strong track record in IT security and training solutions. Large IT service providers, like the awarded supplier Softcat Plc, will find this contract advantageous, offering potential scalability and exposure in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Phishing Simulation and Awareness

Notice Description

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Phishing Simulation and Awareness

Lot Information

Lot 1

Phishing simulation and awareness and training for Council staff.. Please refer to https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782722
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517854
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

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
£187,304 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Faulds
Contact Email
kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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