--- title: "Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e292" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e292" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e292.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e292.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e292 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e292) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e292.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government's Digital Directorate is planning a procurement process titled "Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre - RFI" under the industry category of Information Technology Services. This procurement, currently at the planning stage, aims to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to enhance the cyber resilience and security of the Scottish public sector. The process is set in Edinburgh, Scotland, with key dates including a submission deadline of 12 Noon on Monday, 10th March 2025, and a future notice date on 30th May 2025. The procurement method involves requesting information from potential service providers to understand market offerings and delivery capabilities. This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in information technology and cybersecurity services. Companies with capabilities in developing technical solutions to monitor and assess cyber risks will find this tender particularly advantageous. The initiative seeks to inform the Scottish Government, particularly through the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre, enabling them to implement effective and data-driven cyber resilience measures. Businesses adept at providing innovative and comprehensive cybersecurity services, including threat detection and analytics, will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this tender could bolster a company's portfolio in the public sector and facilitate long-term business growth through strategic partnerships with the Scottish Government. ## Notice The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate, through the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3), expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish Public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be. The Observatory will be a technical resource aimed at improving visibility of cyber risks, identifying emerging threats, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This initiative will reinforce The SC3 commitment to delivering impactful, evidence-based interventions that support a more cyber-resilient Scotland. SC3 are seeking a functionality with the ability to accurately assess and understand the public sector's cyber resilience posture. This insight is essential for shaping and applying proportionate security frameworks and standards that help organisations strengthen their cyber defences. SC3 are looking for further information on what services are available in the market and how these can be delivered by service providers. Additional information: All parties must read the attached document 'SC3 Cyber Observatory RFI - 17 February 2025'. Please complete the document and send back to erin.crawford@gov.scot by 12 Noon on Monday 10th March 2025. This notice is for information purposes. A date has been advised of when we may go to market on that date or later but it is not guaranteed. Note we may decide not to go out to market. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005335-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | 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 North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 11:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005335-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=790178 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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