Award

Cyber Security Managed Software Service

WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Cyber Security Managed Software Service" has been successfully completed by West Lothian College in Livingston, UK, under the open procedure method. The contract was awarded to Academia Ltd, a large-scale company, reflecting an active status with a signed contract value of £299,430.00 on 1st July 2025. The service encompasses a range of cyber security solutions, including MXDR, Elastic, Sentinel, and Cyber Threat Intelligence. Notably, the procurement falls under the education industry and was conducted as part of the ITS4042SU Framework Agreement for Software Licences Resellers Agreement, with the possibility of extending the initial three-year period by up to three additional years. The procurement covered services classified under CPV Code 72222300.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the software and cybersecurity sectors, especially for enterprises capable of managing comprehensive security solutions. Large companies with expertise in advanced cybersecurity services and software management would find this contract particularly suitable. The focus on extending the contract suggests ongoing investment in security infrastructure, potentially opening avenues for further collaboration or subcontracting. Businesses adept at providing such services could leverage this to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, particularly within educational institutions like West Lothian College.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Managed Software Service

Notice Description

Cyber Security Managed Software Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cyber Security Managed Software Service including MXDR, Elastic, Sentinal and Cyber Threat Intelligence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806013
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535963
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£299,430 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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
WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@west-lothian.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01506418181

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 7EP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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