---
title: "Cyber Security Testing - Digital Strategy - Common Platforms"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672892"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672892.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-11-05"
---

# Cyber Security Testing - Digital Strategy - Common Platforms

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672892

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## Summary

The Scottish Government conducted an open tender for Cyber Security Testing as part of its Digital Strategy for Common Platforms, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process reached the award stage on 26 October 2021, following the tender initiation on 5 November 2021. Commissum was awarded the contract, valued at £250,000, for providing Cyber Security Services under the Digital Technology Services framework. This procurement falls under the general public services category and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive testing and support for governmental digital infrastructures. Requirements may favour larger firms with established portfolios, although innovation-driven small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find niche opportunities in this space. Interested suppliers should ensure they are well-versed in compliance and robust security protocols relevant to public sector contracts.

## Notice

Cyber Security Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432298 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 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 | £250,000 |

## 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 | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432298

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432298
  Cyber Security Testing - Digital Strategy - Common Platforms - Cyber Security Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672892

## Provenance

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