---
title: "Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT staff services - ISO External Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683855"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-06-22"
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# Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT staff services - ISO External Assurance

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683855

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, focusing on the award of a contract for "Interim IT staff services - ISO External Assurance". This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically related to IT consulting and support. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the tender period starting on 23 May 2022 and concluding on 22 May 2024. The total contract value is £104,850, and the contract has been signed as of 9 May 2022. The engaging organisation, Scottish Government, is located in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced with Information Security Management and ISO standards, such as ISO 27001 and ISO 27701. Firms that can provide skilled personnel capable of conducting audits, supporting certification processes, and transferring knowledge across varied staff levels will be well-positioned to compete. The limited duration of approximately 50 days per annum may also appeal to businesses looking to secure short-term engagements in the sector.

## Notice

The post holder will work as an independent intermediary alongside the in house resource in the creation, certification by accredited third parties and ongoing development of an Information Security Management & Privacy System. ISO27001, ISO27701.The development and execution of a sample-based Information Security Management Internal audit process for all area of the Paying Agency functions to meet ISO 27001 specifications.Transfer of Information Security Knowledge to staff at varying levels from MSc level for the Head of Information security through to security awareness for Paying agency and Delivery Partners staff.For the duration of the engagement the post will be required for approximately 50 days per annum. Days will be negotiated in advance to compliment the audit plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452005 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,850 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | WEST CALDER |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH55 8PN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 34 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIEX; ABPMER; ALISON PLATTS RESEARCH SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BAKKER SLIEDRECHT ELECTRO INDUSTRIE; BALFOUR BEATTY; BRIGHSOLID; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CHANGEWORKS; COWAL BUILDING & PLUMBING SUPPLIES; ECHOMASTER MARINE; EDEN UK CLINICAL SERVICES; G4S CASH SOLUTIONS (UK; HARVEY NASH; HUGH HARRIS LTD T/A FRESH AIR FITNESS; INDEPENDENT LIVING FUND (ILF) SCOTLAND; JONES LANG LASALLE; JR EVENTS & SALES; JUMP RESEARCH; KWANT CONTROLS; MACROBERTS; MEDINET; QIAGEN; SAICA NATUR; SCOTEC LIFTS; SCOTLAND EXCEL; SIRONA MEDICAL; SOFTCAT; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; XODUS AURORA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 16:47 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452005

## Notice URLs

- http://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.acha.co.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sssc.uk.com

## Provenance

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