---
title: "Provision of Email Security Platform for Phishing Identification and Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000653739"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AYRSHIRE COLLEGE"
published: "2021-06-17"
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# Provision of Email Security Platform for Phishing Identification and Training

Buyer: AYRSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000653739

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## Summary

Ayrshire College, based in Kilmarnock, UK, has initiated an open tender process for the provision of an Email Security Platform aimed at identifying and training against phishing threats. The procurement, classified under the goods category, is currently at the active tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 17th May 2021. The college seeks to enhance its existing email security measures by incorporating a cloud-based solution that offers in-house phishing campaigns and staff training. The overall contract value is estimated at £42,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in cybersecurity and training solutions, particularly those with experience in email security technologies. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in deploying cloud-based solutions, conducting phishing simulations, and providing training services would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could not only expand their clientele but also enhance their reputation in the growing field of cybersecurity within the education sector.

## Notice

Ayrshire College already has a secure email gateway in place (Sohpos) and now is looking to implement an additional cloud-based anti-phishing solution to provide additional protection from phishing and impersonation email attempts. The proposed system must provide the ability to run in-house phishing campaigns and provide staff training as and where required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ayrshire College already has a secure email gateway in place (Sohpos) and now is looking to implement an additional cloud-based anti-phishing solution to provide additional protection from phishing and impersonation email attempts. The proposed system must provide the ability to run in-house phishing campaigns and provide staff training as and where required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418578 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | AYRSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA1 3HY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARRIER NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418578
- 12 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414790

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414790&idx=2
  13th May 2021 - an amended version of the invitation to tender document has been uploaded.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414790&idx=1
  12th May 2021 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414790
  Provision of Email Security Platform for Phishing Identification and Training - Ayrshire College already has a secure email gateway in place (Sohpos) and now is looking to implement an additional cloud-based anti-phishing solution to provide additional protection from phishing and impersonation email attempts. The proposed system must provide the ability to run in-house phishing campaigns and provide staff training as and where required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418578
  Provision of Email Security Platform for Phishing Identification and Training - Ayrshire College already has a secure email gateway in place (Sohpos) and now is looking to implement an additional cloud-based anti-phishing solution to provide additional protection from phishing and impersonation email attempts. The proposed system must provide the ability to run in-house phishing campaigns and provide staff training as and where required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653739

## Provenance

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