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title: "P17-134 IT Security Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000570227"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2019-01-17"
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# P17-134 IT Security Testing

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000570227

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## Summary

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, a public organisation based in Glasgow, has recently completed a procurement process for "P17-134 IT Security Testing". This contract, classified under the education services industry, was awarded through an open procurement method, specifically the open procedure. The contract was signed on 15 March 2018 and involves a series of IT security testing services to be delivered over three years. Key activities include penetration tests, application tests, and social engineering assessments targeting various systems, with a budget of £12,040.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and testing services, particularly those experienced in penetration testing, social engineering tactics, and application security assessments. Companies focusing on cybersecurity and IT infrastructure are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to expand their client base within the public sector. Engaging in such tenders can significantly contribute to business growth, allowing firms to demonstrate their capabilities while aligning with government initiatives to bolster IT security.

## Notice

The Services to be provided by the Supplier under the above contract: Test to target: 1. CGI hosting Data Centre public facing IP address range (ip addresses will be provided to successful bidder) 2. Capita SWAN network - Internet gateway 3. Laptop and server build via onsite testing 4. Application hosted in Cloud a. SE - CRM2 - Hosted Microsoft Azure b. SDS - My World of Work / Agresso c. HIE - Objective EIS and partner staff awareness via social engineering access Year 1: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One SDS web application test, Social engineering test against EIS Service desk, Year 2: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One SE web application test, Social engineering test against SE Re-testing year 1 vulnerabilities Year 3: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One HIE web application test, Social engineering test against SDS and HIE, Re-testing year 2 vulnerabilities

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services to be provided by the Supplier under the contract are outlined below: Test to target: 1. CGI hosting Data Centre public facing IP address range (ip addresses will be provided to successful bidder) 2. Capita SWAN network - Internet gateway 3. Laptop and server build via onsite testing 4. Application hosted in Cloud a. SE - CRM2 - Hosted Microsoft Azure b. SDS - My World of Work / Agresso c. HIE - Objective EIS and partner staff awareness via social engineering access Year 1: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One SDS web application test, Social engineering test against EIS Service desk, Year 2: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One SE web application test, Social engineering test against SE Re-testing year 1 vulnerabilities Year 3: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One HIE web application test, Social engineering test against SDS and HIE, Re-testing year 2 vulnerabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342251 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 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 | £12,040 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NTA MONITOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342251

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342251
  P17-134 IT Security Testing - The Services to be provided by the Supplier under the above contract: Test to target: 1. CGI hosting Data Centre public facing IP address range (ip addresses will be provided to successful bidder) 2. Capita SWAN network - Internet gateway 3. Laptop and server build via onsite testing 4. Application hosted in Cloud a. SE - CRM2 - Hosted Microsoft Azure b. SDS - My World of Work / Agresso c. HIE - Objective EIS and partner staff awareness via social engineering access Year 1: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One SDS web application test, Social engineering test against EIS Service desk, Year 2: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One SE web application test, Social engineering test against SE Re-testing year 1 vulnerabilities Year 3: External Penetration test, Onsite Internal Penetration test, One HIE web application test, Social engineering test against SDS and HIE, Re-testing year 2 vulnerabilities

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000570227

## Provenance

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