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Cyber Security Training

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a cloud-based cyber security training platform, under the title "Cyber Security Training," has been completed by Stirling Council, located in Stirling, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, addressing the needs of the "Housing and community amenities" industry. The contract was awarded on 10th September 2025, with the process reaching the award stage. Conducted via a limited procurement method without prior publication, the contract was a direct call-off under the CCS RM6098 Lot 3 framework, aligning with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The awarded contract is valued at 81,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security training platforms, particularly those capable of offering cloud-based solutions within a framework agreement. While the project was directly awarded to Softcat Plc, large businesses capable of delivering repeat services under established frameworks and those with existing relationships with public bodies like Stirling Council would find similar procurement exercises advantageous for business growth. Companies aiming to expand their public sector reach and demonstrate compliance with local regulatory frameworks would be well-suited for future opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Training

Notice Description

A cloud-based cyber security training platform for all Stirling Council employees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A cloud-based cyber security training platform for all Stirling Council employees.

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded via direct call-off under the CCS RM6098 Lot 3 (Software) framework, which was established following a compliant procurement process. The framework permits direct award without further competition. This approach is fully compliant with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810798
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539662
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786404040

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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