---
title: "External Vulnerability Scanning Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000692411"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000692411.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-05"
---

# External Vulnerability Scanning Software

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000692411

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## Summary

The procurement process for the External Vulnerability Scanning Software was conducted by Midlothian Council, based in Dalkeith, Scotland. This procurement falls under the goods category and was carried out through an open procedure. The contract, awarded on 29 April 2022, is valued at £132,371 and is currently active. The procurement process is complete, and the tender involved a framework agreement under the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller (NP5016/17).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those skilled in cybersecurity and software solutions, to engage with a public authority and expand their reach. Suppliers capable of providing IT security services, especially those with experience in vulnerability scanning, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This procurement reflects a growing emphasis on securing public sector digital infrastructures, making participation particularly advantageous for specialists in this field.

## Notice

External Vulnerability Scanning Software

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award from Scottish Government Software Value Added Re-seller (NP5016/17)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447667 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,371 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 5 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447667

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447667
  External Vulnerability Scanning Software - External Vulnerability Scanning Software

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692411

## Provenance

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