Planning

Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is in the planning stage of procuring services for the design and development of a Cyber Observatory through the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3). This initiative aims to enhance the cyber resilience and security of the Scottish public sector. The planned procurement, identified under the title "Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI," falls under the economic affairs and general public services industry categories, specifically classified under CPV code 72222300. The procurement will focus on delivering services in Edinburgh, Scotland, with key dates including the final submission of information by 12 Noon on Monday, 10th March 2025, and a potential future market notice date of 30th May 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in cybersecurity, data analysis, and cyber risk management. Companies with expertise in developing technical resources aimed at improving visibility of cyber risks and enabling data-driven decision-making will find this tender particularly suitable. The engagement seeks innovative solutions to accurately assess and understand the cyber resilience posture of the public sector, essential for shaping security frameworks and standards. Businesses that can provide comprehensive and secure cyber resilience services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, fostering significant growth and establishing a strong presence within the public sector cybersecurity domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate, through the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3), expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish Public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be. The Observatory will be a technical resource aimed at improving visibility of cyber risks, identifying emerging threats, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This initiative will reinforce The SC3 commitment to delivering impactful, evidence-based interventions that support a more cyber-resilient Scotland. SC3 are seeking a functionality with the ability to accurately assess and understand the public sector's cyber resilience posture. This insight is essential for shaping and applying proportionate security frameworks and standards that help organisations strengthen their cyber defences. SC3 are looking for further information on what services are available in the market and how these can be delivered by service providers.. All parties must read the attached document 'SC3 Cyber Observatory RFI - 17 February 2025'. Please complete the document and send back to erin.crawford@gov.scot by 12 Noon on Monday 10th March 2025. This notice is for information purposes. A date has been advised of when we may go to market on that date or later but it is not guaranteed. Note we may decide not to go out to market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524051
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Laura Vivian
Contact Email
laura.vivian@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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