---
title: "SPS-02132 Vulnerability Assessment Tool"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750185"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2024-07-22"
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# SPS-02132 Vulnerability Assessment Tool

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750185

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has initiated a procurement process for a Vulnerability Assessment Tool (SPS-02132) to help its IT department identify and manage vulnerabilities within its corporate systems. This procurement, categorised under "Public order and safety," utilises an open procedure and focuses on the delivery of goods. The primary location for delivery is the Scottish Prison Service Headquarters at One Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region. Key dates include the tender period ending on July 22, 2024, with the bid opening and award period scheduled for the same day. The initial contract duration is 36 months with an optional extension of up to 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity tools and services, particularly those aimed at vulnerability management and compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in automated vulnerability assessment solutions would be well-suited to compete, given the focus on scalable and efficient tools. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business growth through establishing long-term relationships with a national agency, expanding their market footprint, and showcasing their capabilities on a prominent public stage.

## Notice

The SPS requires relevant tools to provide its IT department with visibility of vulnerabilities which may exist on the corporate systems. The Goods shall allow the SPS to do this in a safe and automated way. The principal objective of this Contract is to mitigate against known threats and vulnerabilities and to provide a tool set that allows nominated SPS Representatives to prioritise actions for all vulnerabilities and to monitor and manage this for compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510318 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | 24 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 month contract, optional up to 24 month extension |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,875 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHLAND NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510318
- 22 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510328
- 6 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494228

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494228
  SPS-02132 Vulnerability Assessment Tool - The SPS requires relevant tools to provide its IT department with visibility of vulnerabilities which may exist on the corporate systems. The Goods shall allow the SPS to do this in a safe and automated way. The principal objective of this Contract is to mitigate against known threats and vulnerabilities and to provide a tool set that allows nominated SPS Representatives to prioritise actions for all vulnerabilities and to monitor and manage this for compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510318
  SPS-02132 Vulnerability Assessment Tool - The SPS requires relevant tools to provide its IT department with visibility of vulnerabilities which may exist on the corporate systems. The Goods shall allow the SPS to do this in a safe and automated way. The principal objective of this Contract is to mitigate against known threats and vulnerabilities and to provide a tool set that allows nominated SPS Representatives to prioritise actions for all vulnerabilities and to monitor and manage this for compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510328
  SPS-02132 Vulnerability Assessment Tool - The SPS requires relevant tools to provide its IT department with visibility of vulnerabilities which may exist on the corporate systems. The Goods shall allow the SPS to do this in a safe and automated way. The principal objective of this Contract is to mitigate against known threats and vulnerabilities and to provide a tool set that allows nominated SPS Representatives to prioritise actions for all vulnerabilities and to monitor and manage this for compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.focusgroup.co.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750185

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