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title: "01668 Framework Agreement for IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000548991"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2019-02-04"
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# 01668 Framework Agreement for IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000548991

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is seeking suppliers for the "01668 Framework Agreement for IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Services" project. This procurement, which is currently in the Award stage, is focused on the services sector, specifically aimed at enhancing IT security and compliance. The contract will last for three years, beginning from its signing date of 19 November 2018, with the possibility of extending for an additional three years. Suppliers are required to deliver these services to the SPS Headquarters in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs that specialise in IT security, particularly those with expertise in conducting IT Health Checks and Cyber Essentials+ accreditation. Businesses that possess the necessary security clearance and can demonstrate previous experience in similar projects would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting various qualified providers to participate and potentially benefit from a substantial contract value of £120,000.

## Notice

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. The Framework Agreement Term shall be for three years with an optional up to three years extension period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. As such, it is expected that they meet the requirements of the Scottish Government's Public Sector Action Plan around Cyber Resilience, as well as annual accreditation returns to the Home Office and Cabinet Office to maintain the connection to Public Sector Network for Policing (PSN(P)). 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. The Framework Agreement Term shall be for three years with an optional up to three years extension period. Due to the nature of the SPS' primary network, if the work requires the Supplier's staff to use an Administrator level account, the member of the Supplier's staff have either current NPPV3 or SC Clearance.

Options: The Supplier may also invited to carry out any other related IT Security work which may arise. A specification shall be provided to the Supplier in these instances and a mini-competition process shall be completed.

Renewal: Option of up to a three year extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344282 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ARISTI; COMMISSUM; NTA MONITOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344282
- 3 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324384

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324384
  01668 Framework Agreement for IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Services - 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. The Framework Agreement Term shall be for three years with an optional up to three years extension period.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344282
  01668 Framework Agreement for IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Services - 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. The Framework Agreement Term shall be for three years with an optional up to three years extension period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000548991
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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