---
title: "IT Security Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636268"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636268.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2020-11-16"
---

# IT Security Testing Services

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636268

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## Summary

The procurement process focuses on IT Security Testing Services, initiated by Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, located in Glasgow, UK. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically aimed at identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities through various testing methods. The open procedure was completed with the contract awarded on 12th November 2020, and the total contract value is £122,400. The award notice can be referenced under the title "IT Security Testing Services", representing a key initiative in the public sector’s commitment to enhance cybersecurity measures.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT security services, especially those specialising in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Companies like NTA Monitor Ltd., which successfully bid for this contract, demonstrate the potential for growth in this niche market. The project is suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide comprehensive testing services as outlined, including onsite assessments and web application testing. Engaging in similar tenders could enhance market positioning and open avenues for further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

. The Security Penetration Testing Objective is to identify, test for and exploit vulnerabilities (where agreed). This will include core services such as external penetration testing, onsite internal penetration testing, web application testing and social engineering test. Additional ad-hoc testing may be required

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Security Penetration Testing Objective is to identify, test for and exploit vulnerabilities (where agreed). This will include core services such as external penetration testing, onsite internal penetration testing, web application testing and social engineering test. Additional ad-hoc testing may be required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399767 |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £122,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399767

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399767
  IT Security Testing Services - . The Security Penetration Testing Objective is to identify, test for and exploit vulnerabilities (where agreed). This will include core services such as external penetration testing, onsite internal penetration testing, web application testing and social engineering test. Additional ad-hoc testing may be required

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636268

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