---
title: "SPS-02269 - SPS IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b81b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# SPS-02269 - SPS IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Framework Agreement

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b81b

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the tender stage for the "SPS-02269 - SPS IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Framework Agreement" project. This procurement falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, Internet and support, with services specifically targeting IT Health Check Services and Cyber Essentials accreditation. The contract will be awarded for a period of 1080 days, after which there is the possibility of a 12-month renewal. The procurement process operates under an open procedure and accommodates up to three suppliers. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22nd July 2026, with the award period commencing on the same day. Submissions should be made electronically through the designated portal. The project location is within Scotland, UKM region.

This tender presents attractive business growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in cybersecurity, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive IT health checks and those capable of achieving or maintaining Cyber Essentials+ accreditation stand a strong chance of success. By participating, businesses can secure a place in a framework agreement with the Scottish Prison Service, enhancing their portfolio and establishing valuable government affiliations. The framework allows for regular IT Health Checks, providing ongoing contractual opportunities with one of the UK’s prominent national agencies, ensuring sustained business growth and sector presence.

## Notice

The SPS requires Suppliers to deliver on-site IT Health Check Services, including internal and external penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and security assessments across its networks, systems and data centres, with clear reporting and remediation guidance. The Framework Agreement may also be used for related ad-hoc IT security work. This Framework Agreement shall be made up of up to three competent Suppliers who shall be responsible for carrying out annual IT Health Checks (ITHC) to maintain accreditation to PSN(P) and also carry out Cyber Essentials+ (CE+) accreditation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland - Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057583-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057583-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834888
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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