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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement process is North East Scotland College, located at Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen. The procurement is for "Managed Cyber Security Services," signifying a focus on the education sector within the services industry category. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and is now at the 'award' stage, having been signed on 2nd July 2026. The services will be delivered within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The total contract value is £207,000 GBP, and the supplier awarded is Academia Ltd. This procurement process is part of the broader framework concerning Software Licences Reseller & Consulting Services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services to collaborate with educational institutions. Companies with expertise in managed security services, particularly those familiar with the requirements of public law bodies, will find this contract representative of a significant growth opportunity in the Scottish educational sector. Given the open procedure and the contract's scope within Aberdeen, firms with strong capabilities in secure service delivery may find this process advantageous in establishing or expanding their presence within the region. Moreover, businesses operating at a small to medium enterprise (SME) scale and aiming to diversify their portfolio in the public sector may find a partnership with North East Scotland College particularly rewarding.

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Notice Title

Managed Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

Award of Call-Off Contract for the Provision of Managed Cyber Security Services to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Call-Off Contract for the Provision of Managed Cyber Security Services to North East Scotland College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836840
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559686
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72700000 - Computer network services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 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
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

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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