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Cyber Security Managed Software Service for Ayrshire College

AYRSHIRE COLLEGE

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29 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Ayrshire College culminated in awarding a contract to Academia Ltd for a Cyber Security Managed Software Service. Under the open procedure procurement method, the contract is linked to the ITS4042SU Framework Agreement for Software Licences Resellers Agreement (SLRA). This services contract, valued at GBP 342,000, was signed on 1st August 2025 and caters to the needs of Ayrshire College campuses located in the UKM9 region. The process included a single bid, which was electronic, and classified under the industry category related to Education (CPV code: 72000000).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services to expand their market presence, particularly those familiar with educational institutions. Large-scale service providers with experience in managing software services might find similar opportunities advantageous. Capitalising on open procurement methods like those used in this contract can be instrumental for businesses aiming to offer competitive solutions in public sector tenders. Companies with expertise in adapting software solutions under framework agreements may be particularly well-suited for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Managed Software Service for Ayrshire College

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for a Cyber Security Managed Software Service for Ayrshire College.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract is for a Cyber Security Managed Software Service with direct award to the top ranked supplier under Lot 5 - Software Services of the ITS4042SU Framework Agreement for Software Licences Resellers Agreement (SLRA). The contract is for an initial period of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808731
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538087
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
£342,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
procurement@ayrshire.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563523501

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA1 3HY
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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