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Cyber Security Consultancy Services

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Cyber Security Consultancy Services" was managed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, located at An Làchran, 10 Inverness Campus, Inverness. This procurement process was for an interim contract spanning from 14 July 2025 to 30 September 2025, focusing on services within the cyber security industry, specifically in the UKM region. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the current stage of the process is marked as 'Award', with the contract details being recorded on 17 July 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services. The contract, valued at £22,000 and awarded to 55 NORTH NETWORK LTD, highlights a successful engagement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing such expertise. Businesses that can offer innovative and robust cyber consultancy are well-suited to compete in this sphere, and participating in similar tenders can strengthen their market position and broaden their client base.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Consultancy Services

Notice Description

This is an interim contract from 14 July 2025 until 30 September 2025 for cyber security consultancy services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804694
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534899
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463383189

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

55 NORTH NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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