---
title: "Pen - Testing for the Scottish Government measaidheancoitcheann.gov.scot Site"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559835"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000559835.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-10-04"
---

# Pen - Testing for the Scottish Government measaidheancoitcheann.gov.scot Site

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559835

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to enhance the security of its measaidheancoitcheann.gov.scot platform through a recently awarded tender for penetration testing services. The procurement, categorised under "services" and classified as CPV code 72000000, was conducted via an open procedure. The award was concluded on 4th October 2018, following a signed contract on 13th July 2018, with a total value of £9,800. The testing was to take place in the Central Belt area of Scotland, aimed at identifying potential vulnerabilities before the site goes live.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, to grow within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in penetration testing and security reviews are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The participation of SMEs in this process, reflected by all bids being submitted by them, highlights the value the Scottish Government places on fostering innovation and competition in delivering critical security services.

## Notice

Review security of platform site - penetration testing to meet SG security standards prior to site going live

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To review the security of this platform to investigate for any potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities and to make recommendations on how to address any vulnerabilities found.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333259 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 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 | £9,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

- 4 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333259

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333259
  Pen - Testing for the Scottish Government measaidheancoitcheann.gov.scot Site - Review security of platform site - penetration testing to meet SG security standards prior to site going live

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559835

## Provenance

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