Award

Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College has completed the procurement process for a "Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service," securing services from HEFESTIS Ltd through an open procedure. This contract was awarded from a framework call-off for services in the education sector, specifically targeting the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire area. The procurement announcement was made on 20th April 2026, marking the contract's active status. The college, located at Gallowgate, Aberdeen, plays the role of the buyer in this process, ensuring compliance with public law and focusing on educational services. The procurement method utilised was open, providing transparency and allowing competition.

This tender represents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in information security services. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity, particularly those familiar with shared service frameworks, will find this contract appealing. As HEFESTIS Ltd, an SME based in Stirling, secured the contract, it demonstrates an opportunity for similar small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively. This aligns with a growing demand in educational establishments for robust cybersecurity solutions, offering expansion possibilities for both established firms and emerging companies in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service

Notice Description

Contract Award via Framework CallOff for Provision of a Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service to North East Scotland College via HEFESTIS Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award via Framework CallOff for Provision of a Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service to North East Scotland College via HEFESTIS Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829824
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554189
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,089 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20265 days 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEFESTIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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