---
title: "Penetration Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000714238"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000714238.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-11-21"
---

# Penetration Testing Services

Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000714238

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## Summary

Education Scotland has awarded a contract for penetration testing services to Commissum. The procurement process was completed on 21st November 2022 under an open procedure. The contract is for the provision of penetration testing services for Education Scotland's digital platforms in Scotland. The contract value is £158,400 GBP, and it was signed on 11th November 2022. The opportunity was part of the Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System under Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services.

This tender for penetration testing services by Education Scotland presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in cybersecurity services to compete. Businesses offering cybersecurity solutions in the services sector may find this procurement relevant for business growth. The contract duration is initially for 12 months with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, providing a stable and potentially long-term business opportunity for interested suppliers.

## Notice

Penteration testing services of Education Scotland Digital platforms on an as required basis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of penetration testing services as required to a maximum of 60 days per year. contract awarded following mini completion under Scottish Government Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Digital Technology Services Lot 3 - Cyber Security Services

Options: Contract is for an initial 12-month period with option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464850 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 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 | £158,400 |

## 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 | COMMISSUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464850

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464850
  Penetration Testing Services - Penteration testing services of Education Scotland Digital platforms on an as required basis

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000714238

## Provenance

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