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title: "Provision of Independent Security Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000677895"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2022-03-30"
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# Provision of Independent Security Testing

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000677895

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Independent Security Testing" services aimed at achieving cyber security accreditation such as Cyber Essentials Plus. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited for a total value of £200,000, signed on 22nd March 2022. The procurement is executed through an open procedure using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services dynamic purchasing system, specifically under Lot 3, which is limited to suppliers on that list. The project address is Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3XD, with the original tender having a submission deadline of 14th January 2022 and a reevaluation expected if extensions are utilized, around 2025/26.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services and IT security assessments. Companies capable of delivering independent cybersecurity evaluations, including those with experience in Cyber Essentials and PCI DSS, would be well-suited to compete. With the ongoing demand for enhanced security measures in public service sectors, suppliers who can demonstrate their qualifications and experience in delivering comprehensive security assessments will find ample opportunity for business expansion through this contract and related future procurements.

## Notice

Provision of independent security testing services to provide assurance and support targeted cyber security related accreditation goals such as Cyber Essentials Plus. This is being procured using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services. Only suppliers named on this lot will be able to access this ITT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is being procured using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services. Only suppliers named on this lot will be able to access this ITT. The scope of the ITT covers, but is not restricted to, the following: SCTS wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to work with SCTS to deliver an information security assessment services. The supplier should confirm, with evidence, that they are able to cover the following: 1. Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essential Plus - supporting scoping, where needed providing clarity pre-test on what will be considered pass/fail, carrying out independent testing in line with scheme requirements including registration with ISAME, informal and formal reporting; 2. IT health checks as required for PSN and PSN(P) accreditation, as above with PSN requirements in mind and including CHECK scheme compliance; 3. PCI DSS compliance auditing, as above with PCID-DSS in mind, the supplied testers should be PCI DSS Approved Security Vendors (ASV) and supply a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA); and 4. Conducting independent ad hoc security assessments on new and old services as required, this may include more exploratory testing rather than for targeted accreditation standards. A full scope of requirements is included within the ITT.

Renewal: The initial two-year contract period will be followed by two optional one-year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444731 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extension periods are utilised, it is expected that the re-tender will be published in 2025/26. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444731
- 24 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436767

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436767
  Provision of Independent Security Testing - Provision of independent security testing services to provide assurance and support targeted cyber security related accreditation goals such as Cyber Essentials Plus. This is being procured using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services. Only suppliers named on this lot will be able to access this ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444731
  Provision of Independent Security Testing - Provision of independent security testing services to provide assurance and support targeted cyber security related accreditation goals such as Cyber Essentials Plus. This is being procured using the Scottish Government Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services. Only suppliers named on this lot will be able to access this ITT.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/rfq/modifyRfq.do?from=menu&_ncp=1640094435262.20968-3

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