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Penetration Testing Services

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Education Scotland has concluded its procurement process titled "Penetration Testing Services," situated under the industry category of services focusing on digital platforms. Located in Livingston, Scotland, this initiative falls within the completed procurement stage and adhered to an open procedure method. Key dates that marked this process include the contract's signing on 20th January 2026, with a procurement ID of EDUC712. This contract had a main procurement category of services, indicating a focus on education sector technology security, with Ruptura InfoSecurity selected as the successful supplier providing services on an as-required basis. The contract includes options for two 12-month extensions, broadening potential future engagements.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT security services, particularly SMEs, as evidenced by Ruptura InfoSecurity's success. The open procedure allows various companies to participate, offering equal opportunity for qualified SMEs to compete and showcase their expertise in penetration testing. With a contract valued at £108,000, this engagement emphasizes the demand for robust cyber security measures in the education sector, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in public sector digital security.

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Notice Title

Penetration Testing Services

Notice Description

Penetration testing services of Education Scotland Digital platforms on an as required basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of penetration testing services as required

Options: 2x 12 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548057
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
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edsprocurement@educationscotland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7713304713

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUPTURA INFOSECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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