---
title: "Network Security Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000763302"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763302.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-09"
---

# Network Security Platform

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000763302

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council has recently completed a procurement process for a "Network Security Platform" under an open procedure. The council sought a system to automatically find critical data, remediate exposure, and prevent threats. The procurement took place in Livingston, UKM78. The contracting authority, West Lothian Council, published the tender on their website and awarded the contract to Softcat Plc on 9th April 2024 for the value of £308,851.22.

This tender for a Network Security Platform presents opportunities for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specialised in information security. Companies with expertise in delivering network security solutions to government or public sector clients are well-suited to compete. As the tender has been awarded and the contract signed, interested businesses can explore potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities with the successful supplier, Softcat Plc, to potentially participate in similar future projects.

## Notice

Requirement for a system to provide an all-in-one platform to automatically find critical data, remediated exposure and stop threats.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The council requires to maintain a safe and secure network whilst also protecting the data which transits and sits at rest within the councils data stores. Information security has never been so critical to manage and protect. Procurement of Network Security Platform will provide continued protection and mitigation to protect the councils network and data for all services.. Direct Award via HeathTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework (ComIT 3 - Complete IT),

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502691 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £308,851 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| 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 | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502691

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502691
  Network Security Platform - Requirement for a system to provide an all-in-one platform to automatically find critical data, remediated exposure and stop threats.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763302
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/livingston-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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