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title: "P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000740621"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2024-03-11"
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# P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000740621

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited has completed the award process for the "P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing." This procurement opportunity in the services category was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement process took place in Glasgow, UKM, with a total value of £288,144. The buying organization, Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited, sought security testing services for various entities. The deadline for the tender was extended to October 16, 2023.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses in the IT security sector to compete for a framework agreement to provide security testing services to Skills Development Scotland and other related entities. Both large and SME suppliers were successful in winning the contract. Businesses interested in vulnerability testing, security controls, and exploiting weaknesses in IT systems would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The establishment of this framework agreement offers a chance for business growth within the information security industry.

## Notice

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to establish a framework agreement for the provision of security testing services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing Services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS). The scope of the tendered services covers provision of security testing services which will require a supplier to identify, test for and exploit vulnerabilities (only where specifically required and agreed), confirm security controls are effective and recommend remedial actions to any vulnerability or weakness found.. Please note this is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to one year at the sole discretion of SDS. This extension period is covered within the dates outlined in this Contract Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500643 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 3 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £288,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £288,144 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY; ARCULUS; DIONACH; TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500643
- 13 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490391
- 8 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487924

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=14
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 8 - Example Mini Competition Call Off Order Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=15
  8th September 2023 - P23-008 Security Framework ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=4
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 5 - SDS Call-Off Ts and Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=5
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 6 - Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=6
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 9 - Performance Review Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=7
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 10 - Using SDS IT Equipment and Systems Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=8
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 11 - SDS Information Access Control Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=9
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 12 - SDS Backup Data Resilience+DR Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=10
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 13 - Health Safety & Wellbeing Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=11
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 14 - EIS ISMS Supplier Security Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=12
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 15 - Data Protection Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=13
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 7 - Example Direct Award Call Off Order Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=1
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 2 - Bidder Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=2
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 3 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487924&idx=3
  8th September 2023 - Appendix 4 - SDS Framework Agreement Ts and Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487924
  P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing - Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to establish a framework agreement for the provision of security testing services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500643
  P23-008 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Security (Penetration) Testing - Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to establish a framework agreement for the provision of security testing services to Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740621

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