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title: "P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fb38"
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# P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fb38

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing". The industry category is services, and the procurement included the provision of security testing services to various entities. The procurement has reached the award stage, with a value of £288,144 awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd. The tender was conducted using an open procedure.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in IT security services to compete. The establishment of a Framework Agreement for IT security testing services by Skills Development Scotland indicates a long-term commitment to security enhancements. Businesses offering security testing services, especially those with a focus on quality and price competitiveness, are well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to establish a framework agreement for the provision of security testing services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing Services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS). The scope of the tendered services covers provision of security testing services which will require a supplier to identify, test for and exploit vulnerabilities (only where specifically required and agreed), confirm security controls are effective and recommend remedial actions to any vulnerability or weakness found. Additional information: Please note this is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to one year at the sole discretion of SDS. This extension period is covered within the dates outlined in this Contract Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007738-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 3 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £288,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £288,144 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY; ARCULUS; DIONACH; TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007738-2024
- 13 Oct 2023 at 07:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030186-2023
- 8 Sep 2023 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026621-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740621
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12862

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