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Provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate), has awarded a contract for the provision of Security Operations Centre as a Service (SOCaas) and Managed Vulnerability Scanning to Aruga Cyber, an SME based in Manchester. This open procedure falls under the social protection industry category and will serve locations across the UK, specifically the UKM region. The contract, which is part of the Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to run until 31 March 2028, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The total value for this contract, excluding VAT, is estimated up to £350,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and related technological services. Companies that offer cyber resilience solutions, managed security services, or penetration testing will find such opportunities advantageous for expanding into public sector markets. The use of an open procurement method indicates a competitive process, enabling diverse businesses, including SMEs like Aruga Cyber, to showcase their capabilities and competencies. Considering the significant contract value tied to essential digital services, this tender can provide sustained business growth and enhanced visibility in the cyber security sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning

Notice Description

Award of call-off contract via SP-23-08 DPS for Digital, Tech & Cyber Services, Lot 4 Cyber Security Services and Penetration Testing Services for the provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning services. Commencing 1 April 2026 till 31 March 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months thereafter.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of call-off contract via SP-23-08 DPS for Digital, Tech & Cyber Services, Lot 4 Cyber Security Services and Penetration Testing Services, for the provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning services. Commencing 1 April 2026 till 31 March 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months thereafter.. The total value for this contract over the full life of the contract including optional extension periods is not anticipated to exceed 350,000GBP exc Vat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828786
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553383
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks 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
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUGA CYBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553383
    Provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning - Award of call-off contract via SP-23-08 DPS for Digital, Tech & Cyber Services, Lot 4 Cyber Security Services and Penetration Testing Services for the provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning services. Commencing 1 April 2026 till 31 March 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months thereafter.

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