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CFM0251- Managed Security Operations Centre

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has awarded a 12-month extension contract for a Managed Security Operations Centre, specifically for the location of Glenrothes, Fife, UK. This procurement process falls under the industry category of general public services and is identified with the title "CFM0251 - Managed Security Operations Centre". The contract, signed on 14th April 2025, is an extension of a previously awarded contract and has been processed under a limited procurement method. It was acquired as a direct call-off from the CCS G Cloud framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The process is in the award stage, highlighting an effective procurement approach for necessary public services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those capable of handling large-scale security operations. Quorum Cyber Security Limited, a large-scale supplier, has successfully secured this contract, suggesting that similar businesses involved in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those experienced with government frameworks like CCS G Cloud, would stand a favourable chance in competing for such opportunities. Businesses with capabilities to manage security operations across diverse geographical regions, like Glenrothes, can seek expansion by targeting contracts with local authorities such as Fife Council. The managed services required under this contract indicate a stable demand and potential for further engagement in public sector information technology services.

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Notice Title

CFM0251- Managed Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

12-month extension for the previously awarded Managed Security Operations Centre contract. Initial award reference number is AUG512974.

Lot Information

Lot 1

12-month extension for the previously awarded Managed Security Operations Centre contract. Initial award reference number is AUG512974.. This was procured through the CCS G Cloud 13 framework

Procurement Information

Bought as a direct call off from a CCS G Cloud framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797992
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529703
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£198,344 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Hope
Contact Email
katy.hope@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUORUM CYBER SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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