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Ransomware and Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involved an Invitation to Tender for a Ransomware and Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment. The focus of this contract was on cybersecurity services within the health industry, specifically targeting NHSScotland's readiness against ransomware attacks. Based in Edinburgh, with activities encompassing the wider UK (region UKM), the process followed an open procedure as part of the Scottish Government's Dynamic Purchasing System. The notice was awarded on 30th May 2025 to Trustmarque Solutions Limited, after receiving three bids. This procurement stage has moved into contract award status, with an active contract valued at £98,455 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in cybersecurity. The contract requires the evaluation of technical security controls and operational capabilities of health boards, crucial elements in enhancing NHSScotland's resilience against cyber threats. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity, especially those adept at handling ransomware incident assessments, could find this sector highly rewarding. The contract's association with dynamic purchasing further opens opportunities for companies providing competitive tailormade solutions. With relevance to large-scale digital technology and cyber services, the tender is tailored for businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive security solutions to public health organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ransomware and Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender document is to be used to select an appropriate organisation to support and execute a Scottish Government-commissioned review of NHSScotland's constituent health boards' readiness of and resilience to cybersecurity and ransomware attack incidents. The assessment is initiated by NHS National Services Scotland's Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) and is intended to evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation's technical security controls and broader operational capabilities in responding to and recovering from a ransomware incident.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Invitation to Tender (ITT) was issued via the Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to all 115 suppliers under Lot 4: Cyber Security Services. Three bids were received and one bidder has received the highest score.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800741
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531905
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
£98,455 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20255 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531905
    Ransomware and Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment - This Invitation to Tender document is to be used to select an appropriate organisation to support and execute a Scottish Government-commissioned review of NHSScotland's constituent health boards' readiness of and resilience to cybersecurity and ransomware attack incidents. The assessment is initiated by NHS National Services Scotland's Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) and is intended to evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation's technical security controls and broader operational capabilities in responding to and recovering from a ransomware incident.

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