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Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall" was conducted by Social Security Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Dundee, UK. The procurement was classified under the "General public services" category and involved goods delivery within the UKM region. The process reached the award stage, culminating in a contract dated 15 August 2025, with an active status as of the same date. This procurement was executed using an open procedure, following the "Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework." The contract, with an initial value of 176,952.13 GBP, has the option to extend for one additional year, potentially raising the value to approximately 265,428.21 GBP excluding VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly concerning web application firewalls. Large enterprises like Computacenter (UK) Ltd, the awarded supplier, can effectively cater to such contracts, utilising their capabilities to improve public sector cybersecurity infrastructures. Additionally, this contract involved subcontracting elements, with F5 contributing as a subcontractor, highlighting opportunities for businesses engaged in software solutions and cyber defence to partner in such governmental projects. The open procurement method ensures a competitive edge for businesses adept in providing technologically advanced solutions, fostering growth and expansion into new market segments within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Provision of Web Application Firewall.. If the extension option is taken up the total 3 year contract value could rise to an estimated cost of 265428.21 GBP Ex VAT.

Options: There is an option to extend the term of this contract for up to 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538388
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,952 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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