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title: "Cyber Security Specialist Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000665591"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-08-31"
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# Cyber Security Specialist Services

Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000665591

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed for Cyber Security Specialist Services, a contract awarded by Education Scotland, based in Livingston, UK. This open procedure was initiated to provide specialist cyber security services ensuring the security and integrity of IT systems and data. The contract, valued at £487,500, was signed on 20th August 2021 and can be extended for an additional 24 months after the initial period of 12 months. The procurement falls under the services category with particular attention to the education industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their clientele within the public sector. With the increasing focus on information security across organisations, companies capable of supporting the strategic and operational facets of cyber security will be well-positioned to compete. Interested bidders should consider demonstrating their experience in providing proactive security solutions and risk management support as part of their proposals to engage effectively with Education Scotland's requirements.

## Notice

The contract will provide specialist cyber security services to work with Education Scotland Digital Services staff to ensure the security and integrity of IT systems and data.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will provide the following services to Education Scotland - Support the strategic and operational Information and Cyber security functions of the organisation, including supporting the multi-faceted work of the Digital Services and its programmes, ongoing Information and Cyber security to support the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems for internal and external stakeholders, in areas such as strategy, risk and advice, operational-day-to-day support for information and cyber security, liaising with suppliers and supporting procurement.. The value detailed in this contract notice is for the maximum extended contract period

Options: The contract has been awarded for an initial 12 month period and has the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425924 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £487,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MBM CYBER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425924

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425924
  Cyber Security Specialist Services - The contract will provide specialist cyber security services to work with Education Scotland Digital Services staff to ensure the security and integrity of IT systems and data.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000665591

## Provenance

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