---
title: "IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581222"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-04-17"
---

# IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581222

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland" contract was conducted by the Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, UK. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT security services necessary for the protection of application and infrastructure development for devolved benefits. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, with an award made on 29 March 2019, and a total contract value of £570,000. The process concluded with the awarding of the contract to NCC Group Security Services Limited, following the receipt of five bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT security services, particularly those proficient in conducting health checks and penetration testing. With the Scottish Government continuing to develop IT systems for social security, businesses able to demonstrate quality service delivery, in line with the 70% quality criteria established in the tender, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. This contract not only enhances business potential but also fosters collaboration with a key government agency in Scotland.

## Notice

Social Security Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government, with the support of its IT Suppliers has developed (and will continue to develop) new applications and infrastructures to administer the delivery of devolved benefits. To ensure these applications and systems are securely protected, Social Security Scotland requires an independent Service Provider to carry out IT health checks including penetration testing activities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland, an executieve agency of the Scottish Government, with the support of its IT Suppliers has developed (and will continue to develop) new applications and infractures to adminster the delivery of devolved benefits. To ensure these applications and systems are securely protected, Social Security Scotland requires an independent Service Provider to carry out IT health checks including penetration testing activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352000 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £570,000 |

## 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 | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352000

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352000
  IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland - Social Security Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government, with the support of its IT Suppliers has developed (and will continue to develop) new applications and infrastructures to administer the delivery of devolved benefits. To ensure these applications and systems are securely protected, Social Security Scotland requires an independent Service Provider to carry out IT health checks including penetration testing activities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581222

## Provenance

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