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Security Operations Centre Services (Interim)

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Security Operations Centre Services (Interim) under a limited procurement method. The services will be provided by Quorum Cyber Security Limited, based in Edinburgh, and will ensure 24/7 monitoring to identify and mitigate potential cyber threats. This contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of viable alternatives and is valued at £54,500. The procurement method was justified under Regulation 6 of the Public Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, citing technical reasons for a lack of competition. The awarded contract was signed on 27 May 2024 and is active as of the award date on 1 July 2025, with the services being located in the UKM83 region, specifically in Paisley.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses in the cyber security and ICT sectors to understand the procurement needs of regional authorities, especially those with specific technical requirements. Businesses specialising in managed security operations can gain insights into the procurement strategies employed by local councils, positioning themselves for future opportunities that may arise as the council prepares for a more competitive tender process. The nature of this process highlights the demand for niche technical expertise, making it an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with unique capabilities in cybersecurity to engage with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Security Operations Centre Services (Interim)

Notice Description

ICT Services have a requirement for the continuation of a Managed Security Operations Service which gives the Council 24/7 monitoring ensuring any potential cyber threats are identified and mitigated quickly, minimising potential damage and downtime by ensuring the Council can intervene at the earliest opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A negotiated procedure was carried out under Regulation 6 of the Public Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 which states: 6.--(1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract-- (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons-- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; but only, in the case of paragraphs (ii) and (iii), where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of

Procurement Information

The Council requires the continuation of this contract for a period of 1 year to allow time to build together requirements, go out to tender and include a removal and onboarding phase should a new supplier be awarded the contract. The Council require to remain in a contract with the current supplier for a period of 1 year to allow time to develop tender documents, review available Framework Agreements and go out to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803151
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533679
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
SME

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

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Milliken
Contact Email
kevin.milliken@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUORUM CYBER SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533679
    Security Operations Centre Services (Interim) - ICT Services have a requirement for the continuation of a Managed Security Operations Service which gives the Council 24/7 monitoring ensuring any potential cyber threats are identified and mitigated quickly, minimising potential damage and downtime by ensuring the Council can intervene at the earliest opportunity.

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