---
title: "SLAB/PSD/20/471 - IT Infrastructure Audit"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609883"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD"
published: "2020-02-03"
---

# SLAB/PSD/20/471 - IT Infrastructure Audit

Buyer: SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609883

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## Summary

The Scottish Legal Aid Board has initiated a procurement process titled "SLAB/PSD/20/471 - IT Infrastructure Audit" to evaluate the effectiveness of its IT systems against established standards and best practices. The procurement is categorised under services in the legal industry and is based in Edinburgh, with key activities related to ongoing contract progression. The open procedure for this tender began on January 8, 2020, and concluded on January 24, 2020, after which the contract was awarded. The total estimated value of this audit is £15,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT auditing and infrastructure management. Businesses that specialise in IT consultancy, internal auditing, and risk assessment would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance their portfolios and contribute to their growth by increasing their visibility within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

The IT Infrastructure, outsourced, Internal Audita EUR aim is to evaluate the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) IT system's effectiveness against relevant standards, best practices and fit for purpose. This includes but is not limited to, design, implementation, performance, efficiency, security protocols and governance or IT. The key objectives for the audit - Management and Maintenance (To check processes, procedures and documentation for additions, change and upgrades to the infrastructure - Continuity (To check consistent reliability and availability of system back up and the ability to recover) - Security (To ensure that appropriate access is in place to network devices and hosts and the security of SLAB data)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The IT Infrastructure, outsourced, Internal Audita EUROs aim is to evaluate the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) IT system's effectiveness against relevant standards, best practices and fit for purpose. This includes but is not limited to, design, implementation, performance, efficiency, security protocols and governance or IT. The key objectives for the audit - Management and Maintenance (To check processes, procedures and documentation for additions, change and upgrades to the infrastructure - Continuity (To check consistent reliability and availability of system back up and the ability to recover) - Security (To ensure that appropriate access is in place to network devices and hosts and the security of SLAB data)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379278 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HE |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379278
- 8 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376578

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376578&idx=1
  8th January 2020 - BACS Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376578&idx=2
  8th January 2020 - Company Details Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376578&idx=3
  8th January 2020 - Forms of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376578&idx=4
  8th January 2020 - GDPR Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376578&idx=5
  8th January 2020 - IT Infrastructure Audit ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376578&idx=6
  8th January 2020 - Pricing Schedule and Bona Fide Confirmation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376578&idx=7
  8th January 2020 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376578
  SLAB/PSD/20/471 - IT Infrastructure Audit - The IT Infrastructure, outsourced, Internal Audita EUR aim is to evaluate the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) IT system's effectiveness against relevant standards, best practices and fit for purpose. This includes but is not limited to, design, implementation, performance, efficiency, security protocols and governance or IT. The key objectives for the audit - Management and Maintenance (To check processes, procedures and documentation for additions, change and upgrades to the infrastructure - Continuity (To check consistent reliability and availability of system back up and the ability to recover) - Security (To ensure that appropriate access is in place to network devices and hosts and the security of SLAB data)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379278
  SLAB/PSD/20/471 - IT Infrastructure Audit - The IT Infrastructure, outsourced, Internal Audita EUR aim is to evaluate the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) IT system's effectiveness against relevant standards, best practices and fit for purpose. This includes but is not limited to, design, implementation, performance, efficiency, security protocols and governance or IT. The key objectives for the audit - Management and Maintenance (To check processes, procedures and documentation for additions, change and upgrades to the infrastructure - Continuity (To check consistent reliability and availability of system back up and the ability to recover) - Security (To ensure that appropriate access is in place to network devices and hosts and the security of SLAB data)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.slab.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609883

## Provenance

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