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Security Operations Centre

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Security Operations Centre contract, under the guidance of Skills Development Scotland Ltd, focuses on the provision of services in the education industry category. Located in Glasgow, Scotland, this completed procurement involved comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including a Co-Managed Environment, Cyber Incident Retainer, Monitoring & Assurance, and other cyber resilience services. Engaging parties include Aspire Technology Solutions, as the chosen supplier. This contract, valued at £1,598,395, was concluded on 6th April 2026, following an open procurement method conducted via the Scottish Government's Dynamic Purchasing System for Digital and Cyber Services.

This tender presents an expansive business opportunity, particularly for large-scale technology and cybersecurity firms. The contract includes a variety of services that require significant expertise in identifying, managing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. Companies aiming to enter the cybersecurity domain or those looking to expand their operations in the Scottish region would find this opportunity advantageous. The open procurement method highlights the inclusiveness of the process, allowing competitive entry for businesses capable of delivering advanced digital security services.

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Notice Title

Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

he scope of the tendered services covers provision of: - Co-Managed Environment - Partner Cyber Incident Retainer - Monitoring & Assurance - Delegated Authority on Servers - SOC Services - Cyber Resilience - Tooling - Service Desk Hours/Out of Hours - Incident Response Management - Vulnerability Management - Identify and access monitoring integration

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the tendered services covers provision of: - Co-Managed Environment - Partner Cyber Incident Retainer - Monitoring & Assurance - Delegated Authority on Servers - SOC Services - Cyber Resilience - Tooling - Service Desk Hours/Out of Hours - Incident Response Management - Vulnerability Management - Identify and access monitoring integration. This tender was conducted through the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System for Digital and Cyber Services through PCS-Tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831844
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555763
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,598,395 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 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
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555763
    Security Operations Centre - he scope of the tendered services covers provision of: - Co-Managed Environment - Partner Cyber Incident Retainer - Monitoring & Assurance - Delegated Authority on Servers - SOC Services - Cyber Resilience - Tooling - Service Desk Hours/Out of Hours - Incident Response Management - Vulnerability Management - Identify and access monitoring integration

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