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Cloud Security Engineer x2

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, a national agency dedicated to providing social protection services, has awarded a contract titled "Cloud Security Engineer x2". This procurement is for the provision of two Cloud Security Engineers on an interim basis. The procurement falls under the social protection industry category and is targeted towards services within Dundee, identified by the regional code UKM. Awarded through a limited procurement method, which was the result of a mini competition under a Scottish Government framework, the contract was signed on 28th May 2026. The announcement of the award was made on 3rd June 2026, and the contracts have options to extend by an additional six months if necessary.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT service companies capable of supplying skilled professionals in cloud security. As the awarded supplier is Harvey Nash Limited, it highlights the potential for businesses adept in navigating public frameworks and delivering IT services at scale. Companies that can provide skilled personnel quickly for interim roles in specific regions, such as UKM82, would be well-suited for such procurements. By participating in similar government frameworks, businesses can expand their portfolios and gain a foothold in the growing domain of public sector IT services.

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Notice Title

Cloud Security Engineer x2

Notice Description

Provision of 2x Cloud Security Engineers on an interim basis.

Lot Information

Cloud Security Engineer

For the provision of interim Cloud Security Engineer

Options: For each of these awarded interim contracts, there is the option to award extensions upto an additional 6 months.

Cloud Security Engineer

The provision of an interim Cloud Security Engineer.

Options: In both of these interim awards there is the option to extend for upto an additional 6 months.

Procurement Information

This award is the result of a mini competition through a Scottish Government administered framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833598
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557141
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

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
£103,073 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 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 SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARVEY NASH

Further Information

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