--- title: "Award of NSS IT Security Manager" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000483502" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000483502" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000483502.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000483502.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2017-05-03" --- # Award of NSS IT Security Manager Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000483502 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000483502) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000483502.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, which is located at Gyle Square in Edinburgh. The title of the tender is "Award of NSS IT Security Manager", and it falls under the services industry category, specifically Information Communication Technology (CPV code: 271500). The tender period commenced on 3rd May 2017 and will conclude on 31st July 2017. This process is currently at the award stage, with Trustmarque Solutions Ltd being selected as the supplier for the contract valued at £43,500. The primary responsibilities include developing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO27001 and conducting information risk assessments. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information security and consultancy services, especially those experienced in compliance with NHS guidelines and GDPR regulations. Companies that can provide skilled IT security specialists to develop robust ISMS frameworks or perform IT risk assessments would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with expertise in regulatory compliance and experience in the NHS operational environment may find this contract particularly relevant for growth and partnership opportunities. ## Notice An information security specialist to fill a new internal post on an interim basis. The position is currently open to recruitment in parallel to be filled is a full time position.The primary responsibilities of the post are:* Development of ISMS: to ensure NSS compliance with NHS Scotland Information Security Policy framework, through development of ISO27001 aligned ISMS for NSS* Information system (IS) risk assessment: supporting NSS projects by carrying out information risk assessments and recommending appropriate controls to mitigate risk* Other regulatory compliance: analysing and ensuring the ISMS will meet requirements of other legislation, in particular GDPRThe initial contract duration is one month, and the full contract duration is likely to be between three and six months depending on circumstances. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281803 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £43,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; LINSTONE HOUSING ASSOCIATION; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PAISLEY SOUTH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SPT; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF ABERTAY; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 South West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 39 | | Supplier names | ALLIED VEHICLES; AON; ARMOUR CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; BREEDON HEBRIDES; CANTEL MEDICAL; CAPITA IT ENTERPRISE SERVICES; CCS MEDIA; CENTRAL DEMOLITION; CHRIS CLARKE STONEMASONS & BUILDERS; CIVICA; COMPLETE IT SYSTEMS; CONFERENCE PARTNERS; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; DEVERON WATER SOLUTIONS; DRS MOVING & STORAGE; DUNCAN MACKAY & SONS; FARRPOINT; FES; FRASER SPITTAL FARRIER; GAILARDE; HARVEY NASH; INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL; JOHNSON POOLE & BLOOMER; KING CONTRACTORS (PERTH; LEITHS (SCOTLAND; LOCHS DIVING SERVICES; LOGIE GLAZING & BUILDING SERVICES; LOY SURVEYS; NATIONAL SIGN; OPERATION PLAY OUTDOORS; OPTIMUM TECHNICAL SERVICES; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PETER BRETT ASSOCIATES; PYSER-SGI; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; ROCKET EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS; SCOTTISH WATER HORIZONS; SMART & CO (SCOTLAND; TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS | ## Release History - 3 May 2017 at 13:59 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281803 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abertay.ac.uk - http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/ - http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.nhsaaa.net - http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/ - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - http://www.spa.police.uk - http://www.stir.ac.uk - http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement - http://www.transport.gov.scot ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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