---
title: "Security Vetting Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e9f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY"
published: "2024-06-10"
---

# Security Vetting Software

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e9f

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has recently awarded a contract for the provision of security vetting software to IBM UK Ltd. The procurement was conducted through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is aimed at fulfilling UK Government national security vetting standards. The contract involves vetting passholders to CTC or SC level, with UKSV security vetting with the Sapphire Group being a mandatory requirement. The contract, with a value of £138,188.14, was signed on 10th May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the security services industry to engage with the Scottish Parliament. Companies providing security vetting software services, particularly those experienced in dealing with UKSV managed services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, indicating a successful selection of the supplier. The location of the contract is in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category within the CPV classification system.

## Notice

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide security vetting software to the Scottish Parliament.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide a security vetting software service alongside UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) managed service for the Sapphire Group.

### Procurement Information

The SPCB adheres to UK Government national security vetting standards. All passholders, excluding Members and their partners, must be vetted to either CTC or SC level therefore UKSV security vetting with the Sapphire Group is a mandatory requirement of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017853-2024 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £138,188 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2024 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017853-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.parliament.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768561
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10284

## Provenance

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