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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council has completed a procurement process for a "Cyber incident response" service aimed at enhancing security to mitigate risks such as cyber compromise, reputational damage, and financial loss. The procurement, classified under the services category with CPV code 72000000, involved a limited procedure awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, using a direct bid via Crown Commercial Services G-cloud 14. The contract was signed with TSG, a large supplier from Gateshead, on 28th May 2026, valued at £85,750. The primary location for the service delivery is East Renfrewshire, UKM83.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cybersecurity services, as it underscores the increasing demand for robust security measures among local authorities. The procurement process, although limited and direct via G-cloud, illustrates a pathway for large enterprises experienced with public sector engagement to compete in an essential service domain critical for public safety and operational continuity. Businesses capable of delivering high-value security solutions can leverage similar opportunities through strategic engagement with public entities across the UK.

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Notice Title

Cyber incident response

Notice Description

This service enhances security for ERC, reducing the risk of cyber compromise, reputational harm, and financial loss.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service enhances security for ERC, reducing the risk of cyber compromise, reputational harm, and financial loss.. R1 direct bid via Crown Commercial Services G-cloud 14

Procurement Information

R1 direct bid via Crown Commercial Services G-cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835340
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558526
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

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
£85,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 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
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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